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#foryou #podcast On May 21st, 2018, Naseem’s life changed forever when she was hit and then run over three times by a car. What could have been the end became the beginning of a remarkable journey of healing, transformation, and purpose. Now, Naseem celebrates that day each year as Unbreakable Day, a reminder of her decision to turn unimaginable pain into empowerment. Her book, “The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over,” and her work as a speaker help others find meaning, growth, and strength in their own experiences of trauma. Naseem's Links: Website: https://naseemrochette.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Benefits-Being-Run-Over/dp/B0BW3LK86X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678558072&sr=8-1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naseemrochette?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app 00:00:00 What happens psychologically when you face death and survive? 00:01:03 Why do near-death experiences completely change how people view life? 00:02:14 What does it feel like to realize you might die — and make peace with it? 00:03:28 Why do people only appreciate life once they almost lose it? 00:04:40 How can trauma reveal what actually matters most in life? 00:06:07 Why is accepting help so hard for people who are usually independent? 00:07:21 How does vulnerability become a strength after tragedy? 00:08:36 What can the Japanese art of kintsugi teach us about healing from pain? 00:09:52 How do people rebuild confidence and identity after trauma? 00:11:03 Why do small acts of kindness feel so powerful during recovery? 00:12:19 How can sharing your story help others heal too? 00:13:42 Why is perfectionism often a mask for pain or control issues? 00:14:58 How does social media make it harder to show our real struggles? 00:16:15 What does it mean to “relearn yourself” after surviving the impossible? 00:18:07 How can letting others help become an act of strength? 00:19:43 Why does slowing down feel like weakness for high-achievers? 00:21:02 How can reframing pain as purpose transform your healing journey? 00:22:28 What does it mean to turn scars into gold, like kintsugi art? 00:23:44 How does openness and community speed up emotional recovery? 00:25:12 Why do some people disappear during your hardest moments? 00:26:30 How can understanding others’ limitations bring peace instead of anger? 00:28:10 What happens when the person who hurt you never apologizes? 00:30:02 How can therapy and medication support true emotional healing? 00:31:45 How does gratitude shift your mindset after trauma? 00:33:18 How can rewriting your story turn victimhood into empowerment? 00:35:01 What does it mean to forgive without closure? 00:37:10 How can giving grace to people who failed you set you free? 00:39:05 Why is vulnerability actually a form of strength? 00:41:27 How can self-awareness and reframing thoughts rebuild confidence? 00:44:02 What does it mean to live every day as a second chance? Topics: Car Accident, Survivor, Hit and Run, Near Death If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

#foryou #podcast Tracey was adopted out of foster care after his biological parents murdered his 5-month-old brother.The ripple effects of that tragedy shaped everything that came after — the trauma, the confusion, and eventually, the long road toward healing. This is his story of growing up with a past he didn’t choose, learning the truth about where he came from, and finding peace in the life he has built since. Tracey's Links: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahgray157?_t=ZT-90kIwUeOM0s&_r=1 00:00:00 What happens when a baby is born into violence and neglect? 00:03:10 How does the foster system handle infants from abusive homes? 00:07:40 Why do early childhood memories of fear stay so vivid for life? 00:12:25 What emotional damage comes from forced visits with abusive parents? 00:17:50 How do children interpret love when it’s mixed with fear and control? 00:23:15 Why do courts so often overlook clear signs of child abuse? 00:28:40 How can one law permanently protect a child from returning to danger? 00:34:10 What makes some children feel unworthy of love after adoption? 00:39:25 How does religious guilt deepen existing trauma in childhood? 00:45:05 Why do survivors of abuse often develop chronic anxiety or nightmares? 00:50:20 What can honest parenting teach about rebuilding trust after trauma? 00:56:15 How does bullying reinforce the pain of childhood neglect? 01:01:40 Why do many trauma survivors get misdiagnosed with other disorders? 01:07:30 How can medication mask — rather than heal — deep emotional wounds? 01:12:55 Why do teens from abusive homes turn to drugs or alcohol for relief? 01:18:45 What are the warning signs of suicidal thoughts in trauma survivors? 01:24:30 How do unresolved family secrets trigger self-destruction? 01:29:55 What happens when reconnecting with biological family reopens wounds? 01:35:25 How does witnessing violence shape the way someone handles anger? 01:40:45 Why is forgiveness so complicated for people who were hurt by family? 01:46:00 How can therapy or mentorship finally help someone break the cycle? 01:51:30 What lessons do survivors learn about boundaries and self-respect? 01:57:00 Why do trauma survivors often become protectors in adulthood? 02:02:20 How does parenthood transform the healing process after abuse? 02:08:05 What helps survivors stop repeating old coping patterns? 02:13:15 How can faith or spirituality evolve after religious trauma? 02:19:25 What does it mean to finally feel safe in your own body? 02:25:10 How can sharing your story turn pain into purpose? 02:31:00 Why do survivors often minimize their trauma until they speak it aloud? 02:37:45 What does real healing and self-forgiveness look like decades later? Topics: Adoption, Foster Care, Survival, Abuse If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

#foryou #podcast #interview  Stardyy grew up in a chaotic home where her dad was absent, and her mom became obsessively controlling — even stalking her and trapping her in her room until social services stepped in. At 22, she moved to a new city hoping for a fresh start but ended up homeless multiple times, working in the sex trade and battling OCD and complex PTSD. Links: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/stardyy.v?igsh=MWo2MzFndHBhYTFuMA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@stardyproductions?si=fejPdPzzHZAvEOwY TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@stardyy.v?_t=ZP-8xDhqGIvQBr&_r=1 SNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/61RZjXtl SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7otppdnmzvfDk7WPqJS4Fn?si=R_lYFQhoQFyNKa9qaQmfIQ YOUTUBE MUSIC: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=O4j-odt8OMQ&si=aqqpp4UNaPvjIqAJ APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/stardyy/1816268966 00:00:00 What early signs of parental control can look like love or generosity? 00:00:41 How can material gifts secretly be a form of manipulation? 00:01:04 Why do some parents stop their kids from becoming independent? 00:01:24 How does growing up biracial influence identity and belonging? 00:02:06 What happens when a parent forbids sports, hobbies, and friendships? 00:02:53 What does it mean when parents sleep in separate rooms for years? 00:03:06 How does never hearing “I love you” shape emotional development? 00:03:43 What are the long-term effects of extreme helicopter parenting? 00:05:23 How can social isolation in childhood distort a sense of reality? 00:06:06 Why would a parent falsely claim their child has special needs? 00:07:17 What psychological damage comes from being turned against a parent? 00:08:21 How can manipulation escalate into false accusations and control? 00:09:53 What does custody manipulation look like in emotionally abusive homes? 00:11:07 How do abusers use dependence to maintain lifelong control? 00:13:16 Why do schools and counselors often overlook covert abuse? 00:14:33 What makes someone realize their “normal” childhood wasn’t normal? 00:16:10 How can strict parenting lead to social anxiety and fear of freedom? 00:18:30 What happens when friends or neighbors report abuse—and nothing changes? 00:20:23 How do abusers convince outsiders they’re the victim? 00:22:15 Why do children of controlling parents confuse protection with love? 00:24:18 What does public humiliation look like in coercive parent–child relationships? 00:27:31 How do peers react when they finally witness hidden family control? 00:31:01 What survival tactics help kids navigate psychological captivity? 00:36:13 Why do child-protection systems so often fail victims of covert abuse? 00:41:45 How does learned helplessness form in controlled children? 00:46:12 What happens psychologically after finally escaping a parent’s control? 00:49:58 Why do abusers keep stalking or harassing their victims even after separation? 00:54:36 How do trauma survivors rebuild trust and reclaim independence? 00:59:20 What lasting fears remain after being raised in isolation and control? 01:02:44 How can survivors of covert parental abuse find healing and identity again? Topics: Childhood Trauma, Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Parental Control, Emotional Abuse If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

#podcast #sponsored #foryou #ad  SPONSORED BY: OLLIE |  Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://www.ollie.com/insane and use code insane to get 60% off your first box! JASPER | https://jaspr.co CODE INSANE for $300 off Jasmine thought she was making a healthy choice when she picked up a “wellness tonic” she had heard about on a popular podcast—marketed as a safe, natural alternative to alcohol. What she didn’t know was that it contained kratom, now being called “gas station heroin.” Jasmine's Links:  Kratom addiction recovery support group: https://www.skool.com/kratom-addiction-recovery-1590 TikTok: Jasmine (Sobriety & Recovery) (@jasmineadeoye_) | TikTok Change.org to ban the sale of Feel Free and you can find the petition here: https://chng.it/g6ZywhwTTD 00:00:00 What are kratom extracts and why are they called “gas station heroin”? 00:00:33 How do binge drinking and daily weed use shape long-term coping? 00:00:58 Can relationships in college reinforce unhealthy substance patterns? 00:01:42 Why does moving to a new city often amplify social drinking? 00:04:00 How do people successfully quit alcohol and cannabis cold turkey? 00:04:39 Do you have to end certain friendships to stay sober? 00:05:53 Are alcohol alternatives helpful—or just another crutch? 00:07:27 What’s inside those tiny “social tonic” blue shots? 00:08:06 Why do labeling and serving-size gaps on wellness shots matter? 00:09:12 What’s the difference between kava and kratom? 00:10:11 What are common first-time side effects of kratom extracts? 00:12:07 Are “too good to be true” wellness highs a red flag? 00:13:17 How fast does tolerance build with kratom extracts? 00:13:28 Can work stress quietly fuel daily dependence? 00:15:02 Why do shorter highs lead to compulsive redosing? 00:15:26 How can “wellness” branding hide addiction warning signs? 00:16:11 What are early signs of dependence without physical withdrawals? 00:16:43 How much can a kratom-extract habit cost per day or month? 00:19:16 What happens when a “tolerance break” turns into a binge? 00:20:12 Why do some people hide use—even from supportive family? 00:21:05 What do emotional withdrawals feel like when you suddenly stop? 00:22:57 Is kratom an opioid—or just opioid-like in the brain? 00:26:03 How do unregulated gas-station sales raise health risks? 00:35:04 What does 9–12 bottles a day actually look like? 00:36:02 When does performance slip and job risk spike? 00:36:25 What does spending $120/day (≈$3–3.5k/month) do to finances? 00:47:06 How fast can severe withdrawal hit—and why go to the ER? 00:48:11 What does day-one withdrawal feel like (restless legs, no sleep)? Topics: Addiction, Botanic Tonics, Sobriety, Kratom, Recovery If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

#foryou #podcast #sponsored #ad SPONSORED BY: RULA | Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/INSANE #rulapod ONESKIN | Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DEVORAH at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod JASPER | https://jaspr.co CODE INSANE for $300 off Sally spent 5 years trapped in her house and 2 years on her bathroom floor as her phobias spiraled out of control. From emetophobia to agoraphobia, her world shrank until she could barely survive. 00:00:00 What early experiences can create intense separation anxiety? 00:00:33 How can a single movie moment trigger a lifelong phobia? 00:02:26 What does a first major mental health spiral look like in adolescence? 00:04:28 How can an unexpected interruption change a life-or-death decision? 00:06:18 What is it like to be admitted for inpatient mental health care for the first time? 00:09:34 How do early medication trials affect mood and behavior? 00:10:14 Why do inpatient nights sometimes feel terrifying? 00:11:16 What coping skills are actually taught during group therapy? 00:11:35 Why do some patients “mask” progress to get discharged? 00:12:06 How do safety incidents inside facilities shape trust? 00:12:41 What happens in the first days after discharge? 00:15:25 How did extended isolation reshape anxiety and routine? 00:16:01 Why can a normal drive suddenly trigger a full-blown panic attack? 00:17:03 How does a long vomiting-free streak feed emetophobia? 00:18:45 Why do panic patterns generalize into everyday avoidance? 00:19:59 When does radical honesty with clinicians become a turning point? 00:20:35 What does “regression” look like when leaving home feels impossible? 00:22:05 How can one reliable friend become a lifeline? 00:23:16 Why do school and work attendance collapse under severe anxiety? 00:26:31 Can planning a big life change create hope—or pressure? 00:28:08 What happens when daytime successes unravel at night? 00:30:09 When is a gap year an act of survival rather than delay? 00:30:26 What drives someone to sleep on a bathroom floor for months? 00:33:06 How can tiny exposure steps start rebuilding confidence? 00:33:13 What’s the difference between dizziness and feared vertigo? 00:34:54 Why do basic hygiene tasks become so hard during intense anxiety? 00:35:31 What does a weekly relapse cycle reveal about stress triggers? 00:35:54 How do new relationships test recovery progress? 00:39:53 How can a sudden ear symptom reignite health anxiety overnight? 00:40:21 What does the most severe phase of avoidance actually look like? 00:40:51 How do medication changes complicate symptoms and recovery? Topics: Phobias, Fear, Isolation, Anxiety If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]