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Hang In There
Hang In There is a powerful podcast dedicated to raising awareness about domestic abuse and the importance of mental health. Through real stories of survival and resilience, we share the journeys of those who have overcome unimaginable challenges and found strength in the face of adversity.
Our mission is to spread strength, offer hope, support, and a sense of community for anyone affected by abuse. Each episode highlights the courage it takes to break free, heal, and thrive, while also providing practical advice and resources to help listeners on their own paths to recovery.
Join us as we empower voices, challenge silence, and cultivate a space where healing and growth are possible. No one is alone – together, we can spread strength and create lasting change.
While we are not mental health experts, the advice and content we share comes from real-life experiences and trusted resources to help guide and support your journey.
Hang In There
17. Inside a PTSD Trigger: How Music Becomes Trauma and What Exposure Therapy Actually Looks Like
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"I'm looking at pictures of you for the first time in years and my heart is racing. My chest is tight. I'm shaking. I've spent less than 10 seconds looking."
This episode explores how a specific voice and a specific band became one of the most powerful PTSD triggers a survivor can carry, not because of who the artist is, but because of the environment their music once filled.
It walks through every physical sensation of a PTSD trigger, the tingling, the numbness, the nausea, the shaking, the dissociation, and explains exactly what is happening neurologically when the body reacts before the mind can catch up.
It also walks through the process of exposure therapy in real time, the fear, the stopping, the starting again, the cooking dinner with the music playing in the background, and the slow, hard work of building new associations.
And it finds something unexpected along the way, compassion. For the artist. For the survivor. And ultimately, the strength to separate the two.
"He took so much of my life from me. I will not give him anything else."
This episode contains a personal note: all references to Axl Rose and Guns N' Roses describe the host's own trauma response only and imply no wrongdoing by these individuals.
The personal experiences shared in this podcast are the opinions of the individuals sharing them and are not intended to serve as professional advice or constitute accusations about any other person, organization, or group. We encourage you to seek professional support and assistance.
The topics discussed in this podcast may be distressing and triggering for some listeners and could impact your mental health.
The content of this podcast is intended for educational and awareness purposes only.
For more information and resources, please visit hanginthere.net.