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.
Episodes
20 episodes
From Living Sacrifice to Trauma Rock Star: Alexis Errol’s Journey to Freedom
Born into a religious cult as a living sacrifice, Alexis Errol spent her youth performing and serving others at the cost of her own identity. In this powerful episode, Alexis shares her harrowing journey from being a 2-year-old reciting scriptu...
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Episode 27
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From Military Trauma to 1% Better Every Day | Coach Rob’s Battle Harder Story
Healing is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to be 1% better every day.In this powerful conclusion of Episode 26, Tracy and Coach Rob (Founder of Battle Harder) discuss what it truly means to break generational curses and lead a life o...
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Episode 26
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40:07
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Do you want the tools to be the best parent to your kids while recovering from your own trauma?
You can break the cycle of trauma with the power of reparenting!In this episode of Trauma Rockstars, host Tracy interviews Amy, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma-informed coach. They discuss the impact of generational trauma,...
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Episode 25
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58:00
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From Surviving 9/11 and Lung Cancer with Psychedelics and Epigenetics Overcome Trauma and Addiction
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...
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Episode 24
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45:53
The 4-Step Healing Secret | Joanna Birkhart on Trauma, Energetic Boundaries & Spiritual Gifts
Welcome back to Trauma Rock Stars! Host Tracy Smaldino sits down with the powerful Joanna Birkhart Multi-Dimensional Healer, Quantum Alchemist, Channeler, and Author of Desperately Seeking Me.This is a MUST-WATCH episode for anyone feel...
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Episode 23
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1:12:31
Do You Really Need Alcohol to Have Fun? This Conversation Might Change Your Mind
In this episode, we sit down with Jackie, who went from drinking 12–14 beers a day to living in complete freedom from alcohol.She opens up about how a painful betrayal, years in the restaurant and bar industry, and using alcohol to cope...
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Episode 22
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53:28
Ep. 21: I Was 12 When It Started Sandra’s Journey from Silence to Healing | Trauma Rock Stars
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...
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Episode 21
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48:58
Born into Poverty: Jerry's Story of Survival & Resilience
NEW EPISODE IS LIVE! Ep. 20: Born into Poverty: Jerry's Story of Survival & ResilienceJoin Tracy and Jerry for an incredibly raw and powerful conversation that goes beyond resilience. Jerry shares his unimaginable upbringing – growi...
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Episode 20
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58:49
60 & Starting Over: It's NEVER Too Late! | Trauma Rock Stars Ep. 19
Join Tracy and her incredible guest, Dallas Collis, who completely started over at 60 years old. His powerful story is a testament that you're NEVER too old to heal, redefine your life, and find true happiness. This episode will challenge your ...
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Episode 19
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Trauma to Inner Glow: Angie's Journey from Suicide Attempt to Radiance | Trauma Healing Podcast
Trauma to Inner Glow: Angie's Journey from Suicide Attempt to Radiance | Trauma Healing PodcastTRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including suicidal thoughts and trauma recovery. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Episode 18
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57:35
Episode 17: Sara - The Secret Cost of Sex Addiction — And How Trauma Fuels It
⚠️ Not for children. In this powerful episode of 🎧 Trauma Rock Stars, Tracy speaks with Canadian psychotherapist Sara Stalker about the hidden connection between sex addiction and trauma.They dis...
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Episode 17
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59:29
Ep. 16 - Jamie: Run into the storm—healing through strength, truth, and resilience.
Psychologist Jamie joins Trauma Rock Stars to share his journey of abandonment, trauma, and recovery from drinking. Through his own healing process, he discovered the power of running into the storm—just like bison do—t...
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Episode 16
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57:19
Ep. 15: Niajae - Gentle Healing: Sound, Breath & Somatics
✨ In this calming episode of Trauma Rock Stars, I sit down with Niajae, a sound bath therapist, somatic practitioner, and breathwork guide who is helping people heal from trauma in the most gentle and soothing ways.She shares her journe...
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Episode 15
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50:27
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 addictio...
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Episode 14
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1:06:20
Ep 13: Through It All - Friendship, Trauma & Growth
What happens when three lifelong friends sit down to talk about the journeys that shaped them? In this episode of Trauma Rock Stars, I’m joined by two of my closest friends — people who have known me my entire life. Together, we open up about t...
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Episode 13
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52:58
Ep. 8: Alli: From MDMA to the Podcast — Meet My Therapist
Discover how MDMA-assisted therapy can transform trauma recovery and PTSD treatment. Join us as we explore psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, emotional healing, and nervous system regulation with a licensed therapis...
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Episode 8
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52:46
Ep. 12: Shari - From Trauma to Tantra: A Healer’s Awakening
In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, I sit down with a remarkable spiritual healer whose journey through trauma led her to a full awakening in 2005. With decades of experience, she specializes in tantra as a way to regulate the nerv...
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Episode 12
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56:56
Ep. 11: Verna - From Darkness to Healing: A Medium’s Powerful Journey
In this uplifting episode of Trauma Rock Stars, I sit down with a powerful guest — a medium and life coach who has transformed her own trauma into a gift for helping others. She shares how her personal journey through pain unlocked her abilitie...
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Episode 11
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1:00:02
Ep. 10 Cory: Ink, Iron & Survival: Art Over Heroin and Opioid Addiction
This week on Trauma Rock Stars, I sit down with a true original—Cory, a respected tattoo artist and visionary creative who transformed his life in the most unconventional way. Once caught in the grip of addiction, he walked his own pat...
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Episode 10
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1:06:17
Ep. 7: Born this Way: A Trans Man's Story of Identity and Psychic Gifts!
In this powerful episode of Trauma Rock Stars, I sit down with a truly extraordinary guest — a trans man who knew his truth as early as two years old. From a young age, he felt deeply out of alignment with the gender he was assigned at birth. B...
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Episode 7
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50:25
