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Trauma Rock StarsĀ® | Trauma Recovery & Healing Podcast
Trauma Rock StarsĀ® is a trauma recovery and healing podcast for survivors ready to move from surviving to thriving.
Hosted by Tracy Smaldino ā a survivor, advocate, and speaker ā this is a safe, real, and empowering space for anyone navigating trauma recovery, emotional healing, and post-traumatic growth.
Each week we dive into the real, emotional truth of healing ā with honest conversations, practical tools, and inspiring survivor stories that break the silence, remove the shame, and celebrate the courage it takes to grow through what you've been through. Whether you're navigating childhood trauma, PTSD, grief, anxiety, or nervous system healing ā just beginning or deep in it ā you'll find support, inspiration, and community here.
From personal stories to expert interviews and therapeutic tools, this is where trauma survivors become the rock stars of their own lives. Because your trauma doesn't define you ā it refines you.
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Trauma Rock StarsĀ® | Trauma Recovery & Healing Podcast
From Surviving 9/11 and Lung Cancer with Psychedelics and Epigenetics Overcome Trauma and Addiction
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In this episode of Trauma Rock Stars, Craig shares his incredible journey of resilience and transformation. From surviving 9/11 and battling lung cancer to exploring psychedelics and epigenetics, Craig's story is one of overcoming adversity and finding peace. Craig explores the lifelong journey of feeling different and pushing boundaries, culminating in a renewed sense of joy and youthfulness at the age of 60! He discusses his experiences with trauma, addiction, and personal growth, offering insights into the power of mindset and the importance of facing one's fears.
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Craig's Story
00:03:00 Surviving 9/11
00:09:00 Battling Lung Cancer
00:15:00 Exploring Psychedelics
00:21:00 Personal Growth and Mindset
Keywords
resilience, transformation, 9/11 survivor, lung cancer, psychedelics, epigenetics, trauma, addiction, personal growth, mindset, uniqueness, boundaries, mental health, self-discovery, joy, life experiences
Takeaways
I've always felt different.
My whole life, I've been pushing boundaries.
I feel like a little kid again.
Craig's got a lot of great life lessons.
Survived lung cancer because of 9/11.
It looked like a movie set.
I have to get there, man.
I was certified with post-traumatic stress disorder.
I never looked back 11 years later.
I was mentored by somebody who threw me down a bunch of rabbit holes.
Get in touch with Craig:
Website: https://www.craigsotkovsky.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=craig%20sotkovsky