The PTSD Parent

Taylor Vollhaber, LISW
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Parenting is hard—parenting with PTSD can feel impossible. The PTSD Parent is your dose of real-talk, practical tools, and compassion from trauma therapist, survivor, and mom of two, Taylor Vollhaber. Each episode blends clinical insight, lived experience, and a dash of humor to help you manage triggers, break generational cycles, and create a calmer home. Grab a cozy spot and join a community that believes healing the past is the first step to nurturing the future. You don’t have to do this alone—press play and let’s walk it together.

Episodes

  1. Jul 7

    Episode 3: Why Therapy Works, Part I: The Therapist Who Stayed

    In this episode of The PTSD Parent, Taylor Vollhaber shares the first part of her own therapy story: what it meant to be fourteen, hurting, and brave enough to ask for help. Taylor reflects on the difference between a therapist who misses you and a therapist who truly sees you, the role of safety in trauma healing, and how one steady therapeutic relationship helped her survive, grow, and eventually become a therapist herself. This episode is an honest look at why therapy works — not because it is magic, perfect, or always easy, but because healing often begins when the truth finally has somewhere safe to go.

  2. Jul 7

    Episode 3: Why Therapy Works, Part I: The Therapist Who Stayed

    In this episode of The PTSD Parent, Taylor Vollhaber shares the first part of her own therapy story: what it meant to be fourteen, hurting, and brave enough to ask for help. Taylor reflects on the difference between a therapist who misses you and a therapist who truly sees you, the role of safety in trauma healing, and how one steady therapeutic relationship helped her survive, grow, and eventually become a therapist herself. This episode is an honest look at why therapy works — not because it is magic, perfect, or always easy, but because healing often begins when the truth finally has somewhere safe to go.

  3. May 28

    Episode 2: Love yourself, they say...

    Episode 2 dives into the complicated reality of self-compassion after trauma. Taylor explores why “love yourself” can feel impossible for trauma survivors, shares a deeply personal parenting story about co-regulation and nervous system overwhelm, and discusses how healing may begin not with self-love, but with simply learning to stay.

  4. 11/24/2025

    Episode 1: Our Journey Begins

    In this inaugural episode of The PTSD Parent, host Taylor Vollhaber shares her personal journey as a trauma survivor and clinical therapist. Diagnosed with PTSD at a young age, Taylor reflects on her path to discovering the field of social work and becoming an advocate for others facing similar challenges. Join Taylor as she defines trauma and explains its profound impact on the brain, detailing how experiences shape our daily lives and parenting. She candidly discusses the symptoms of PTSD, providing relatable insights on how they can manifest in family dynamics. As Taylor navigates the intersection of PTSD and parenting, she emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and acknowledges the immense pressure parents face. This episode serves as a heartfelt invitation to build a supportive community, encouraging listeners to share their stories and experiences. Stay tuned as Taylor lays the groundwork for healing and growth in the journey of parenting with PTSD, fostering a conversation that resonates with many. Don't miss out on the next episode, where the focus will shift to nurturing self-compassion in the healing process.

  5. 11/11/2025

    The PTSD Parent Teaser

    Get a quick glimpse into The PTSD Parent, where trauma therapist and mom Taylor blends real talk, humor, and healing strategies for raising kids while living with PTSD.

  • 5 Episodes

About

Parenting is hard—parenting with PTSD can feel impossible. The PTSD Parent is your dose of real-talk, practical tools, and compassion from trauma therapist, survivor, and mom of two, Taylor Vollhaber. Each episode blends clinical insight, lived experience, and a dash of humor to help you manage triggers, break generational cycles, and create a calmer home. Grab a cozy spot and join a community that believes healing the past is the first step to nurturing the future. You don’t have to do this alone—press play and let’s walk it together.

Information

  • Creator
    Taylor Vollhaber, LISW
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Taylor Vollhaber, LISW
  • Show Website
    The PTSD Parent