MENTAL HEALTH BYTES

Rahul K Maharaj

“Your Trauma Talks” proudly presents a new chapter in mental‑health education and real conversation.  Welcome to MENTAL HEALTH BYTES, where Dr. Tash Reddy, an esteemed Doctor with deep clinical expertise, joins Rah (MrTraumaTalks) to break down the truths we all need to hear. This series offers rare, accessible, and evidence‑based guidance on mental wellness — delivered with honesty, compassion, and real‑world insight. Together, Rah and Dr. Tash demystify mental‑health disorders, unpack emotional struggles, and bring clarity to the topics most people are afraid to talk about. This isn’t just a talk show.It’s a lifeline.It’s a space to learn, to heal, and to remember that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Tune in LIVE: 🗓️ Every Wednesday⏰ 12 PM EST▶️ Streaming on all platforms Join the conversation. Ask your questions. Get real answers from a trusted professional.Your healing matters — and this is where it begins.

  1. Inside the Psychiatrist’s Mind: Dr. Stephen Opens Up

    15h ago

    Inside the Psychiatrist’s Mind: Dr. Stephen Opens Up

    Send us Fan Mail  This week on Trauma Talk Thursday, Rah — Mr. Trauma Talks — sits down one‑on‑one with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards, a board‑certified psychiatrist whose work in trauma, emotional wellness, and community mental health has changed countless lives. Unlike his appearance on Mental Health Bytes, this episode puts the spotlight directly on him — his story, his journey, his truth, and the human behind the title “doctor.” We talk about: what it really means to sit with people’s pain how trauma shapes the mind the emotional weight doctors carry the moments that changed him as a healer why community mental health matters now more than ever This is not a clinical interview — this is a raw, honest, unfiltered conversation about the man behind the profession. Trauma Talk Thursday is where stories breathe, truth speaks, and healing begins. Trauma Talk Thursday, Mr Trauma Talks, Dr Stephen Paul Edwards, psychiatrist interview, trauma stories podcast, emotional healing journey, mental health storytelling, trauma behind the doctor, community mental health NYC, trauma recovery conversations, mental health advocate Rah, trauma podcast 2026 Search Phrases: “psychiatrist trauma interview” “Dr Stephen Paul Edwards podcast” “Trauma Talk Thursday Rah” “real trauma stories podcast” “how psychiatrists handle trauma” #TraumaTalkThursday #MrTraumaTalks #DrStephenPaulEdwards #TraumaStories #MentalHealthJourney #PsychiatryTalk #HealingConversations #YouAreNotAlone #TraumaRecovery #EmotionalWellness #CommunityMentalHealth #TraumaBehindTheGlamour

    58 min
  2. When the Mind Becomes the Trap

    May 15

    When the Mind Becomes the Trap

    Send us Fan Mail  This week on Mental Health Bytes, hosts Rahul K. Maharaj (Mr. Trauma Talks) and Dr. Tash Reddy sit down with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards, an international speaker, author, and spiritual counselor whose work bridges emotional healing, spiritual alignment, and personal transformation. Originally from Blackpool, UK and now based in Florida, Dr. Edwards brings decades of business experience, deep spiritual insight, and lived emotional truth. His memoir, The Venus Fly Trap, explores the raw realities of power, obsession, heartbreak, identity collapse, and the painful but necessary journey back to authenticity. In this episode, Dr. Edwards opens up about the patterns that trap us, the wounds that shape us, and the courage it takes to confront the parts of ourselves we avoid. Together, Rahul, Dr. Tash, and Dr. Edwards dive into self‑awareness, emotional responsibility, spiritual grounding, and the process of rebuilding self‑worth after life breaks you open. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, lost, or disconnected from who they truly are — and is ready to reclaim their mind, body, and spirit. SPEAKER LINEUP • Rahul K. Maharaj – Mr. Trauma Talks (Host) • Dr. Tash Reddy (Co‑Host, Medical Doctor, Mental Health Advocate) • Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards (International Speaker, Author of The Venus Fly Trap, Spiritual Counselor) Dr Stephen Paul Edwards Venus Fly Trap interview spiritual counseling emotional healing trauma recovery identity collapse personal transformation Rahul K Maharaj Mr Trauma Talks Dr Tash Reddy Mental Health Bytes podcast self worth rebuilding patterns emotional growth spiritual alignment UK speaker Florida author memoir healing journey mental health conversation #MentalHealthBytes #MrTraumaTalks #DrTashReddy #DrStephenPaulEdwards #TheVenusFlyTrap #EmotionalHealing #SpiritualCounseling #TraumaRecovery #SelfWorth #BreakThePattern #HealingJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #AuthenticSelf #MindBodySpirit #TransformationTalk

    1h 3m
  3. Apr 16

    Betrayal, Boundaries, and Mental Health

    Send us Fan Mail Understanding Love, Trust, and Emotional Disorders This week on Mental Health Bytes, Rah MrTraumaTalks sits down with trauma informed empowerment voice Dr Tash Reddy for a powerful conversation about betrayal, emotional wounds, and how certain mental health conditions can complicate relationships and trust. Betrayal cuts deep. Whether it comes from partners, family, or friends, the emotional aftermath can leave lasting scars. In this episode, Rah and Dr Tash explore how experiences of betrayal intersect with conditions such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and ADHD, and how emotional regulation, attachment patterns, and trauma history can influence relationship dynamics. Dr Tash shares insight into why individuals struggling with emotional regulation disorders may experience relationships more intensely, how betrayal can trigger deep psychological responses, and what both partners and individuals can do to navigate healing, accountability, and boundaries. This episode is not about blame. It is about understanding human behavior, emotional triggers, and how people can move from cycles of hurt toward healthier relationships and self awareness. Through honest conversation and trauma informed insight, Rah and Dr Tash unpack how betrayal affects identity, trust, and healing while offering listeners tools to recognize patterns, set boundaries, and rebuild emotional stability. Because healing does not come from silence. It comes from understanding. Mental Health Bytes podcast Dr Tash Reddy interview betrayal trauma recovery BPD relationships explained bipolar disorder and relationships ADHD emotional regulation healing after betrayal trauma informed relationships mental health and trust issues relationship psychology podcast #MentalHealthBytes #MrTraumaTalks #DrTashReddy #BetrayalTrauma #BPDawareness #BipolarAwareness #TraumaHealing #MentalHealthMatters #RelationshipHealing #EmotionalHealth #BreakTheStigma #HealingJourney

    1h 9m
  4. Feel to Heal: Why High‑Functioning People Break Down in Silence

    Apr 15

    Feel to Heal: Why High‑Functioning People Break Down in Silence

    Send us Fan Mail  Mental Health Bytes, hosts Rah (Mr. Trauma Talks) and Dr. Tash Reddy sit down with Sharyn Nichols, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Life Guide with over 30 years of experience in emotional wellness, trauma‑informed healing, and holistic mental health. Sharyn works with high‑functioning people who appear strong and capable on the outside but silently struggle with overwhelm, numbness, overthinking, people‑pleasing, and survival‑mode coping. She reframes these behaviors not as failures, but as intelligent survival strategies shaped by the nervous system. Sharyn introduces her Feel to Heal framework — a practical, compassionate process that helps people pause, ground, name their emotions, understand what’s underneath, and respond with clarity instead of self‑abandonment. She explains why healing isn’t about “getting over it,” but about creating enough safety in the body to feel what’s true without shutting down or becoming flooded. This conversation blends trauma‑informed education with heart‑centered guidance. Viewers will learn how to break repeated emotional patterns, build self‑trust, and reconnect with their true selves. Whether you’re overwhelmed, disconnected, or tired of pretending to be “fine,” this episode will help you feel seen — and give you tools you can use immediately. hashtag #MentalHealthBytes hashtag #MrTraumaTalks hashtag #DrTashReddy hashtag #TraumaHealing hashtag #FeelToHeal hashtag #EmotionalWellness hashtag #MentalHealthMatters high‑functioning anxiety help emotional overwhelm support nervous system regulation holistic mental health CBT for trauma Kundalini emotional healing Feel to Heal framework therapist Sharyn Nichols trauma‑informed therapy mind body spirit healing coping with stress and trauma emotional numbness recovery mental health podcast NYC Your Trauma Talks / Mr. Trauma Talks

    1h 12m
  5. Get Over It: The Truth About Healing, Mindset, and Betrayal

    Apr 2

    Get Over It: The Truth About Healing, Mindset, and Betrayal

    Send us Fan Mail  In this powerful episode of Mental Health Bytes, Dr. Tash and Rah (MrTraumaTalks) sit down with the incredible Dr. Jennifer Paweleck‑Bellingrodt — “Dr. Jen” — a licensed clinical psychologist, former Army psychologist, author, speaker, and unapologetic truth‑teller. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Jen has helped thousands of people break through trauma, betrayal, indecision, marriage struggles, and the self‑limiting beliefs that keep us stuck. She brings her signature no‑nonsense approach to this conversation, blending psychology, mindset, humor, and raw honesty. Together, we dive into: The trauma people hide behind “I’m fine” Why mindset and attitude determine everything How betrayal pain transforms into personal power The truth about marriage, communication, and emotional survival Why so many people stay stuck in indecision The seven self‑limiting beliefs that block success Her journey from Army psychologist to bestselling author How to “get over yourself” and finally move forward Dr. Jen is the author of: Fix Your Freaking Marriage  You’re Not Crazy: The Perimenopause Survival Guide  Get Over It: The No‑Nonsense Guide to Transforming Betrayal Pain into Lasting Power  You are not alone. #MentalHealthBytes #MrTraumaTalks #DrTashReddy #DrJen #JenniferBellingrodt #TraumaHealing #MindsetMatters #FixYourFreakingMarriage #YouAreNotCrazy #GetOverIt #MentalHealthPodcast #TraumaRecovery #HealingJourney #PsychologistTalks #BetrayalTrauma

    1h 13m
  6. Own Your Story Own Your Power with Yvonne Chotzen

    Feb 26

    Own Your Story Own Your Power with Yvonne Chotzen

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Mental Health Bytes, Rah MrTraumaTalks returns with Part 2 of an unforgettable conversation with Yvonne Chotzen — award winning Hollywood television movie producer, attorney, and storytelling strategist. In Part 1, we uncovered the power of narrative. In Part 2, we go deeper. This episode explores what happens after you recognize your story. How do you own it? How do you monetize it? How do you heal through it? And how do you use it to create impact without losing yourself? Yvonne shares powerful insight into authenticity, personal branding, emotional intelligence, and the psychology behind influence. We talk about how trauma shapes identity, how belief drives business, and why the story you avoid is often the story that sets you free. This is not just about storytelling. This is about reclaiming your voice. This is about turning pain into purpose. This is about power. Hosted by Rah MrTraumaTalks, this episode challenges you to stop hiding, start owning, and step fully into the life you are meant to lead. Your story is not your weakness. It is your leverage. Show: Mental Health Bytes with Rah MrTraumaTalks Guest: Yvonne Chotzen Format: Virtual Interview Theme: Storytelling, Mental Health, Identity, Personal Branding, Entrepreneurship Duration: 30 to 45 minutes Release Date: Wednesday Mental health podcast Storytelling for entrepreneurs Personal branding and authenticity Turning trauma into purpose Women in business leadership Hollywood producer mindset Emotional intelligence in business Healing through storytelling Faith and entrepreneurship Mindset transformation podcast #MentalHealthBytes #MrTraumaTalks #YvonneChotzen #StorytellingPower #OwnYourStory #PersonalBranding #TraumaToTriumph #EntrepreneurMindset #WomenInLeadership #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #EmotionalIntelligence #PurposeDriven #PodcastInterview #Believe

    1h 4m

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“Your Trauma Talks” proudly presents a new chapter in mental‑health education and real conversation.  Welcome to MENTAL HEALTH BYTES, where Dr. Tash Reddy, an esteemed Doctor with deep clinical expertise, joins Rah (MrTraumaTalks) to break down the truths we all need to hear. This series offers rare, accessible, and evidence‑based guidance on mental wellness — delivered with honesty, compassion, and real‑world insight. Together, Rah and Dr. Tash demystify mental‑health disorders, unpack emotional struggles, and bring clarity to the topics most people are afraid to talk about. This isn’t just a talk show.It’s a lifeline.It’s a space to learn, to heal, and to remember that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Tune in LIVE: 🗓️ Every Wednesday⏰ 12 PM EST▶️ Streaming on all platforms Join the conversation. Ask your questions. Get real answers from a trusted professional.Your healing matters — and this is where it begins.