Trauma Rock Stars | USA BASED PODCAST
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.
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Ep. 21: I Was 12 When It Started Sandra’s Journey from Silence to Healing | Trauma Rock Stars
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Welcome to another powerful episode of Trauma Rock Stars, where we share the voices of survivors who turned their pain into purpose.
In this episode, Tracy Smaldino sits down with Sandra Cooze, a certified trauma healer, intuitive mentor, and author — who opens up about her personal journey through childhood trauma, sexual assault, rejection from her therapist, and the lifelong path to self-healing.
Key topics we cover:
Overcoming childhood sexual abuse and feeling unsupported
Healing after being rejected by a therapist
Understanding trauma responses and emotional detachment
Turning pain into a healing mission for others
Sandra’s message reminds us that healing isn’t about forgetting — it’s about reclaiming your power.
Hosted by: Tracy
Founder of Trauma Rock Stars – Empowering survivors to heal, rise, and shine.
00:00 – Intro: Meet Sandra Cooze
01:18 – The story begins: a dream turned nightmare
03:45 – The betrayal and her mother’s silence
05:08 – Second trauma: chased and ignored again
06:45 – Bullying and emotional isolation
08:25 – Multiple assaults and loss of trust
10:00 – The rape and aftermath
11:45 – Therapist rejection & emotional invalidation
12:34 – Tracy’s empathy and reflection