Trauma Rock Stars
Welcome to Trauma Rock Stars — Real Stories. Raw Truths. Rock Star Resilience.
Hosted by Tracy, a survivor and advocate, this podcast is a safe, real, and empowering space for anyone navigating the journey of trauma recovery. Each episode dives into the emotional truth of healing, offering insights, tools, and conversations that help break the silence, remove the shame, and celebrate the strength it takes to grow through what you've been through.
Whether you're just beginning your healing process or are deep in it, you’ll find support, inspiration, and community here. From personal stories to expert interviews and therapeutic tools, this is where trauma survivors become rock stars of their own lives.
Hit follow and join the movement — because healing takes courage, and you’re stronger than you know.
Trauma Rock Stars
Ep. 14: Jimmy - Addiction to Ambition, A Dancers Comeback Story!!!
In this episode of Trauma Rock Stars, Tracy sits down with Jimmy Phipps — a former model and dancer turned motivational speaker, personal trainer, and recovered addict. Once caught in the cycle of alcoholism and drug addiction, he hit rock bottom — but through recovery, discipline, and resilience, he completely transformed his life.
Today, Jimmy shares his powerful addiction recovery story, the lessons he learned from his journey, and how he helps others find strength through fitness, mental health awareness, and personal growth.
We dive into:
- His journey from modeling and dancing to addiction and alcoholism
- The turning point that led to his sobriety and recovery
- How personal training and fitness became part of his healing process
- His work today as a motivational speaker inspiring others to rebuild their lives
This episode is for anyone looking for inspiration, addiction recovery motivation, or proof that a comeback is always possible.
We dive deep into:
- His journey from glamour to rock bottom
- How he overcame addiction and found recovery
- The mindset shifts that turned his life around
- Why fitness, motivation, and purpose became his saving grace
This is an unfiltered, powerful conversation about redemption, discipline, and the courage to reinvent yourself.
✨ Connect with Jimmy:
- Instagram: @jimmy4phitness
- Facebook: @Jimmy Phipps
- TikTok: @jimmy4phitness
- YouTube: @phippsphitness1417
- Website: www.phippsphitness.com
- Email: jimmy4phipps@gmail.com
🎙️ Connect with Trauma Rock Stars & Tracy Smaldino:
- Instagram: @TraumaRockStars
- Facebook: @TraumaRockStars
- TikTok: @TraumaRockStars
- YouTube: @TraumaRockStars
- Email: podcast@traumarockstars.com