Beyond The Red House

Kayla Volturno
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Beyond the Red House is a trauma recovery podcast hosted by Kayla Volturno, author of I Was Once the Girl in the Red House. This podcast is for trauma survivors in the messy middle the ones still in it, still processing, still trying to find their footing. Real conversations about healing from childhood trauma, breaking generational cycles, finding your voice, and building a life that actually feels like yours. No performing. No pretending you’re further along than you are. Just honest storytelling and real talk about what emotional healing actually looks like from the inside. Whether you’re healing from childhood trauma, navigating a toxic family, going no contact, or just trying to understand why you feel the way you feel you’re not alone here. New episodes whenever Kayla has something worth saying. Connect with Kayla: 📖 Read Kayla's memoir: Here Join The Skool Community: Here Follow on Instagram: @beyondtheredhouse 🌐 Website: kaylavolturno.com Email: hello@kaylavolturno.com

  1. May 21

    Your Body Remembers

    What do sourdough bread and trauma healing have in common? More than you’d think. In this episode, Kayla shares the unexpected hobby that’s been quietly regulating her nervous system and what it taught her about a piece of healing she didn’t know she was still missing. If you’ve done the therapy, written the journal entries, set the boundaries, and still feel anxious, shaky, or unable to sleep, this one is for you. Your mind and your body heal differently. And until you address both, you’re only healing half of yourself. Resources & Links - 🏡 Join the Beyond the Red House Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/beyond-the-red-house-5718/about  $25/month: Community access, teaching videos, monthly live Q&A, the Unsent Letters Course,and more to come. - 📖 **Kayla’s memoir — *I Was Once the Girl in the Red House kaylavolturno.com/book - 🌐 Kayla’s website: kaylavolturno.com

  2. Mar 26

    You Don't Have to Publish Your Story for It to Heal You

    The #1 thing I hear from trauma survivors is: "I want to write my story, but I'm scared." Scared of what the family will say. Scared of being judged. Scared of putting it out there. In this episode, I'm reassuring you that you don't have to publish your story for it to heal you. You can write it just for you. And that's enough. In this episode: Why the act of writing (not publishing) is what healsThe different ways you can handle your story after it's writtenMy own fear around publishing (and what I wish I'd known)Permission to write without pressureWhat to do if you're scared of what happens after you finishResources mentioned: Beyond The Red House Skool Community $25 a month: https://www.skool.com/beyond-the-red-house-5718/aboutConnect with me: Instagram: @beyondtheredhouseEmail: hello@kaylavolturno.comWebsite: kaylavolturno.com

  3. Mar 19

    Why Writing About Trauma Made Me Healthier (And Why I Don't Feel Connected to It Anymore)

    There's actual research that shows writing about trauma can make you physically healthier. Not just emotionally better physically healthier. Stronger immune system. Fewer doctor visits. More happiness. In this episode, I'm sharing the groundbreaking research from psychologist James Pennebaker that validates everything I've experienced and everything I teach. And then I'm telling you about my personal experience: why I no longer feel emotionally connected to the trauma I wrote about in my memoir. In this episode: The study that proves writing about trauma improves your physical healthWhy 20 minutes a day for 4 days can change your lifeWhen writing works best (and when it doesn't)Why I don't feel emotionally connected to my trauma anymoreHow writing gave me closure and took away the trauma's power over meWhy you need structure and safety to heal (not just raw writing)Research mentioned: https://sparq.stanford.edu/solutions/heal-past-traumas-writing-about-them Resources mentioned: Beyond The Red House Skool Community: skool.com/beyond-the-red-house-5718Connect with me: Instagram: @beyondtheredhouseEmail: hello@kaylavolturno.comWebsite: kaylavolturno.com

  4. Mar 12

    I Stopped Trying to Sound Professional (And Started Being Myself)

    I just rebranded my entire program, and it scared me. For weeks, I called it "The Trauma-Informed Publishing Blueprint" because I thought I had to sound professional and clinical. But that name wasn't me. It was who I thought I had to be. In this episode, I'm sharing why I changed the name to "Finish My Memoir: 90-Day Program for Trauma Survivors" and what I learned about trying to be someone you're not. In this episode: Why I was trying to sound like a therapist (and why that was wrong)The moment I realized my program name didn't even sound like meWhat I actually offer (and why it's NOT therapy)Why being a survivor who's "done it" is more valuable than any degreePermission to stop trying to be perfect and just be yourselfConnect with me: Instagram: @beyondtheredhouseWebsite: kaylavolturno.com

  5. Mar 5

    The Difference Between Writing Therapy and Writing a Memoir

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION:You've been writing about your trauma for months, maybe years. You have journals full of pages. You've done morning pages, free writing, and therapeutic writing exercises. And you're still stuck. In this episode, I break down why therapeutic writing and memoir writing are NOT the same thing and why understanding that difference is the key to finally finishing your book. If you've been trying to turn your journals into a memoir and hitting a wall every single time, this episode will show you exactly what's missing (and how to fix it). IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'll LEARN:Why journaling alone won't give you a finished memoirThe 4 key differences between therapeutic writing and memoir writing (purpose, audience, structure, and emotional distance)Why you're not failing you're just using the wrong tool for the jobWhat to do with all those pages of raw material you've already writtenHow to shift from writing for yourself to writing for a reader (without losing your authenticity)The framework that helps you turn fragmented pieces into a cohesive story CONNECT WITH ME:📧 Email: hello@kaylavolturno.com 📱 Instagram: @beyondtheredhouse 📖 My Memoir: I Was Once The Girl In The Red House

  6. Feb 26

    Why I'm Done Being Polished

    For once, I want to be raw and honest. Not polished. Not trying to be someone I'm not. This episode is for anyone who's ever felt alone in their healing journey. For anyone who knows they have a story inside them but is too afraid to tell it. For anyone who's been told their trauma is "too much." If that's you, this one's for you. In This Episode, We Cover: Why "just getting over it" isn't healing (and what actually is)The reality of writing a trauma memoir: it doesn't silence everything, but it gives you your life backWhat it felt like to press "publish" after 10 years of being scaredWhy I created The Trauma-Informed Publishing Blueprint for people who feel stuckThe most liberating feeling: not having someone else in control of your lifeWhy telling your story is an out-of-body experience (and why that's okay)Connect with me on Instagram: @beyondtheredhouseRead my memoir: Here Visit kaylavolturno.com for my information on everything Remember to give yourself some grace and some credit. You've survived the hardest part of your life. Now is the time to take back what is yours the narrative to your story, and your freedom.

  7. Feb 19

    The Structural Collapse (And How to Prevent It)

    Have you looked at your manuscript and felt a physical wave of defeat? It jumps all over the place. The timeline doesn’t flow. The themes are scattered. Even though you know there’s a powerful message inside you, what you’ve written so far isn’t capturing it. In this episode, I explain why this happens, what it costs you, and how to fix it. In this episode: ∙What the “Structural Collapse” is and why it happens to trauma authors ∙Why your manuscript feels vague even though your story is powerful ∙The three things structural collapse costs you: time, money, and emotional energy ∙How The Structural Boundary Map prevents chaos and protects your wellbeing ∙Why investing in structure now saves you thousands in editing fees later My book "I Was Once the Girl in the Red House" is available now on Amazon. [Link here]. Instagram: @beyondtheredhouse If you would like to share your own story or contact me, please email me at Hello@kaylavolturno.com. Visit kaylavolturno.com for more information.

    The Structural Collapse (And How to Prevent It)

  8. Feb 12

    Why You Keep Deleting Your Manuscript (And How to Stop)

    Have you deleted your manuscript five times? Started your memoir with so much hope, only to stop not because you ran out of things to say, but because you ran out of emotional capacity to keep going? In this episode, I share why this keeps happening and, more importantly, how to stop the cycle. In this episode: ∙Why I spent 10 years stuck in a delete-and-restart loop with my memoir ∙The real reason trauma authors burn out (hint: it’s not the writing it’s the lack of structure) ∙Why “just write from the heart” advice doesn’t work for trauma survivors ∙How The Safety Structure prevents emotional overwhelm and helps you finish your book in 90 days ∙ The difference between writing without a map vs. writing with intentional boundaries Resources mentioned: ∙My memoir: I Was Once The Girl In The Red House Connect with me: ∙Instagram: @beyondtheredhouse ∙Website: KaylaVolturno.com ∙Email: hello@kaylavolturno.com My book "I Was Once the Girl in the Red House" is available now on Amazon. [Link here]. Instagram: @beyondtheredhouse If you would like to share your own story or contact me, please email me at Hello@kaylavolturno.com. Visit kaylavolturno.com for more information.

    Why You Keep Deleting Your Manuscript (And How to Stop)
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Beyond the Red House is a trauma recovery podcast hosted by Kayla Volturno, author of I Was Once the Girl in the Red House. This podcast is for trauma survivors in the messy middle the ones still in it, still processing, still trying to find their footing. Real conversations about healing from childhood trauma, breaking generational cycles, finding your voice, and building a life that actually feels like yours. No performing. No pretending you’re further along than you are. Just honest storytelling and real talk about what emotional healing actually looks like from the inside. Whether you’re healing from childhood trauma, navigating a toxic family, going no contact, or just trying to understand why you feel the way you feel you’re not alone here. New episodes whenever Kayla has something worth saying. Connect with Kayla: 📖 Read Kayla's memoir: Here Join The Skool Community: Here Follow on Instagram: @beyondtheredhouse 🌐 Website: kaylavolturno.com Email: hello@kaylavolturno.com

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  • Creator
    Kayla Volturno
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kayla Volturno
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Red House