Victim 2 Victor: Healing Trauma & Building Real Love
Welcome to Victim 2 Victor - the space where healing from trauma becomes lived, embodied change.
I’m Anu Verma - trauma-informed coach, podcaster, executive producer, author, and survivor of childhood and relational trauma.
Through my work, I support people who are ready to stop repeating painful relationship patterns and start building lives - and love - rooted in safety, self-trust, and confidence.
Inside this podcast and my coaching work, I help you:
• Understand how trauma shapes attraction and relationship dynamics
• Calm your nervous system and rebuild emotional safety
• Break cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, and emotionally unavailable love
• Transform survival patterns into grounded self-leadership
You’ll hear honest conversations, lived stories of healing, and practical tools you can apply in real life - from nervous system regulation and somatic practices to rebuilding self-worth and rewriting your relationship blueprint.
If listening resonates and you’re ready for deeper, personalised support, I work with clients inside my 12-Week Victim 2 Victor Coaching Program, where we heal at the root - not the surface - and create lasting change.
✨ Ways to work with me or explore further:
Book a confidential discovery call:
https://calendly.com/v2vhealingjourney
Explore The Chemistry Trap - a self-reflection tool to spot and break repeating relationship patterns:
https://victim2victor.net/the-chemistry-trap/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuvermav2v
Access all resources:
https://linktr.ee/healing.journeyy
You are not broken. You were conditioned - and conditioning can be healed.
You deserve a future that feels calm, connected, and deeply aligned.
Let’s get there together ✨
Victim 2 Victor: Healing Trauma & Building Real Love
The Mental Illness Happy Hour - Paul Gilmartin’s Journey through Depression & Addiction
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In this episode of Victim to Victor, we sit down with Paul Gilmartin, the creator and host of The Mental Illness Happy Hour, a podcast that has helped redefine the conversation around mental health.
A comedian with a deep passion for mental well-being, Paul has used his own experiences with trauma and mental illness to create a safe space for open and honest dialogue. Through vulnerability and humor, Paul invites listeners to explore the complexities of addiction, mental health, and healing.
Join us as we dive into his personal journey, how comedy and trauma intersect on his show, and the invaluable lessons he’s learned along the way. Whether you’re struggling with mental health or simply seeking understanding, this episode offers hope, insight, and the power of human connection.
Guest Bio:
Paul Gilmartin is a comedian, former host of TBS's Dinner and a Movie, and the creator of The Mental Illness Happy Hour, a podcast focused on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, addiction, and trauma. Paul’s podcast provides an authentic platform where people share their stories, from ordinary individuals to experts in the field. His work helps foster empathy, openness, and healing through candid conversations, humor, and vulnerability.
Key Topics Covered:
- The inspiration behind The Mental Illness Happy Hour
- Balancing humor with heavy topics like trauma and mental health
- The power of vulnerability in healing
- Misconceptions surrounding mental illness
- The transformative power of empathy in human connection
Join us as Paul shares his wisdom on how we can transform our struggles into strength and move from victim to victor.
Connect with me:
Take the diagnostic tool kit to stop repeating patterns in your relationships: https://victim2victor.net/the-chemistry-trap/
Book a call with me: http://calendly.com/v2vhealingjourney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victim2victor_anuverma/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuvermav2v
Access all resources: https://linktr.ee/healing.journeyy