Erase PTSD Now: The Podcast

Coleen LaCosta
  • 4.9 (14)
  • Mental Health

Erasing the Silence  Our podcast series focused on real stories, real science, and real change in the fight against trauma and PTSD. This is a 20-minute podcast format designed to: Demystify trauma and the healing processElevate underheard voices: survivors, veterans, clinicians, researchers, and advocatesShowcase powerful treatments like the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)Inspire action—from listening to advocacy to funding care Each episode will center on a single guest—either someone with lived experience or an expert in the field—and will blend powerful storytelling with clear, hopeful insight.

  1. 2d ago

    (Part One) The Ultimate Crossover: ADHD and PTSD with Dr. William Dodson

    (Content warning: mentions of domestic violence) ADHD and PTSD have far more in common than you might initially think.  Between hyperactivity, sensitivity, and multiple nonstop voices in your head, you might think you’re crazy. But you aren’t. We can prove it.  In this episode we sit down with Dr. William Dodson, ADHD extraordinaire, to discuss all things mental, and practical. As a psychiatrist with 30+ years in the field, Dr. Dodson knows ADHD like the back of his hand– and– as you’ll come to find out– it’s not the debilitating mental disorder like most people would think.   From shame to freedom, and distracted to focused, we talk about what it truly means to live and thrive with ADHD. We explore symptoms, patterns, struggles, and triumphs, and even how ADHD and PTSD overlap.  If you’re struggling in a world made for the neurotypical, and are looking for some light, this episode is for you. Join us for a fascinating and refreshing conversation.  Get In Touch: www.eraseptsdnow.orgpodcast@eraseptsdnow.orgConnect On Social Media: Instagram: @_eraseptsdnowFacebook: Erase PTSD NowYouTube: @eraseptsdnowLinkedIn: @eraseptsdnowConnect With Dr. Dodson: Website: dodsonadhdtreatment.com

  2. Aug 26

    Part Two: Healing and Rewiring– why childhood trauma doesn’t define who we are (with Cynthia Tuohy)

    SENSITIVE CONTENT: sexual abuse, doestic violence, drug use, suicidal attempts In Part 2 of this conversation we sit with Cynthia Tuohy, Executive Director of NAADAC, exploring what it truly takes to break generational cycles of trauma and addiction. Cynthia shares practical strategies for healing, from rewiring the brain and reframing negative thought patterns to helping families communicate in ways that promote recovery instead of fear. She explains how hope, healthy relationships, and intentional choices can transform lives, while reflecting on her work with foster youth, veterans living with PTSD, and families affected by addiction. The conversation also explores forgiveness, advocacy, overcoming shame, and the importance of understanding, but not excusing, the people who caused us harm. Cynthia offers compassionate insight into healing from abuse, rebuilding a sense of self, and creating a future that isn't defined by the past. If you feel shackled by the things that happened to you in the past, and want to break free, this episode is for you.  Get In Touch: www.eraseptsdnow.orgpodcast@eraseptsdnow.orgConnect On Social Media: Instagram: @_eraseptsdnowFacebook: Erase PTSD NowYouTube: @eraseptsdnowLinkedIn: @eraseptsdnowConnect With Cynthia: Her book: Rein In Your BrainFacebook: Cynthia Tuohy #mentalhealth #addiction #addictionrecovery #trauma #ptsd #traumarecovery #fostercare #healing #hope #eraseptsdnow #stellateganglionblock #generationaltrauma #recovery #nervoussystem

  3. Aug 5

    Part One: Addiction In the Brain–how trauma can follow from substance abuse (with Cynthia Tuohy)

    SENSITIVE CONTENT: sexual abuse, doestic violence, drug use, suicidal attempts In this episode of Erase PTSD, we sit down with Cynthia Tuohy, Executive Director of NAADAC, who shares her extraordinary journey from childhood trauma, foster care, and addiction to becoming a nationally recognized leader in recovery. Drawing from lived experience and decades of clinical work, Cynthia explains the unruly connection between trauma, PTSD, and substance use. She teaches us about how the brain looks for relief via addiction, and how healing is possible by creating new neural pathways through intentional recovery. If you or someone you know struggles with substance use, trauma from it, and need some encouragement, this episode is for you.  Get In Touch: www.eraseptsdnow.orgpodcast@eraseptsdnow.orgConnect On Social Media: Instagram: @_eraseptsdnowFacebook: Erase PTSD NowYouTube: @eraseptsdnowLinkedIn: @eraseptsdnowConnect With Cynthia: Her book: Rein In Your BrainFacebook: Cynthia Tuohy #mentalhealth #addiction #addictionrecovery #trauma #ptsd #traumarecovery #fostercare #healing #hope #eraseptsdnow #stellateganglionblock #generationaltrauma #recovery #nervoussystem

  4. Jul 15

    From Fighting Bullies to Fighting Trauma (with boxing world champion Melissa St. Vil)

    Trauma doesn’t give us an easy time. Sometimes it feels like a punch in the gut, and can show up when we least expect it. That’s why we have to fight back. In this episode of Erase PTSD Now, Melissa St. Vil shares her powerful journey of healing from an abusive childhood and the lasting impact of trauma. She discusses raising autism awareness, recognizing emotional triggers, and recovering from harmful relationships while offering hope to others on similar paths. Melissa also explores how boxing became an unexpected source of healing, helping her build resilience, reconnect with her inner child, and rediscover her strength. Together, we talk about forgiveness—both of others and of yourself—and why healing is possible, even after life's deepest wounds. If you’re looking for hope, a friend, or simply a good story, this episode is for you.  Get In Touch: www.eraseptsdnow.orgpodcast@eraseptsdnow.orgConnect On Social Media: Instagram: @_eraseptsdnowFacebook: Erase PTSD NowYouTube: @eraseptsdnowLinkedIn: @eraseptsdnowConnect With Melissa: Instagram: @killer_melTikTok: @melissastvil875YouTube: youtube.com/@MelissaStVil-ji2pi

  5. Jun 24

    Hope and Healing for PTSD, how the Stellate Ganglion Block helps heal trauma from its core (with Dr. Michael Louwers)

    “Trauma is like any other injury, and it can be healed and rehabilitated” The effects of trauma and PTSD can be lifelong and painful to live with. Often, symptoms will show up in unexpected and unwanted ways, leaving victims confused and unsure of which path to take.  Dr. Michael Louwers is a trained physiatrist who has treated patients from a wide range of pain points, and most recently mental health. At his clinic, The Reset Center, he has had the opportunity to treat patients suffering from depression, PTSD, anxiety, and more, and has seen great success thanks to the Stellate Ganglion Block.  In this episode we touch on the SGB treatment, how it works, why it works, and its effectiveness. We share stories, hopes, complications, and more, all leading back to how we can use this treatment to radically change the lives of so many suffering with PTSD.  If you’re looking for an answer to trauma, or if you’re simply curious about this amazing treatment, this episode is for you.  Get In Touch: www.eraseptsdnow.orgpodcast@eraseptsdnow.orgConnect On Social Media: Instagram: @_eraseptsdnowFacebook: Erase PTSD NowYouTube: @eraseptsdnowLinkedIn: @eraseptsdnowConnect With Michael: Website: TheResetCenter.com Phone: 1-877-RESET10  #stellateganglionblock #SGB #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealthmonth #trauma #ptsd #healing #mentalhealthtreatment #rehabilitation #neuralhealthtreatment #ptsdtreatment #traumarecovery #eraseptsdnow #mentalhealthpodcast

  6. Jun 3

    Flashbacks and body talk: how we store trauma and heal through it (with Somatic Psychotherapist Erika Shershun MA, LMFT)

    “Unhealed trauma cuts us off from the full expression of ourselves.” Do you ever wonder why our bodies have seemingly strange reactions to traumatic events? Why does our trauma stay with us, and how can we heal from it? In this episode, Erika Shershun, a longtime somatic psychotherapist, walks us through the body and how our trauma affects us. Whether we’re experiencing flashbacks, dissociation, strange triggers, or poignant anxieties, Erika explains how and why our bodies react this way, and how we can eventually find healing in ourselves, too.  If you’re curious about body-based therapy, if you’re looking for a way to start healing without spending a fortune, or simply need a place to be heard, this episode is for you. Thanks for joining us today.  Get In Touch: www.eraseptsdnow.orgpodcast@eraseptsdnow.orgConnect On Social Media: Instagram: @_eraseptsdnowFacebook: Erase PTSD NowYouTube: @eraseptsdnowLinkedIn: @eraseptsdnowConnect With Erika: Website: erikashershuntherapy.com Therapy: healingsexualtrauma.com  Instagram: @erikashershun#TraumaHealing #SomaticTherapy #PTSDRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #EMDR #ComplexPTSD #TraumaRecovery #NervousSystemHealing  #MindBodyConnection #SexualTraumaHealing #SelfCompassion

  7. May 13

    Target to Zero: Clearing out PTSD in minutes, not years, with Scarlett Williams

    PTSD can feel never ending, and its symptoms can cause so much stress and harm in our lives– insomnia, hypervigilance, difficulty with loved ones, and more. Holding onto the poignant details of trauma is how our brains keep us trapped, and often we don’t know which way to turn.  With 25 years of clinical experience, Scarlett Williams has brought together neuroscience and mental health to create the Target 2 Zero Rapid Trauma Recovery Protocol. With multiple research-backed studies underway, Scarlett has treated 1,000 individuals with her method and seen incredible results at a fraction of the time.  If you’re worried that PTSD will last forever, or like the traditional methods of care aren’t working anymore, this episode is for you. Scarlett and Coleen will cover topics like family dynamics, real world stories, healing from trauma, and how her Target 2 Zero Protocol has the potential to end PTSD symptoms for many people around the world. Listen in for a fascinating conversation.  Get In Touch: www.eraseptsdnow.orgpodcast@eraseptsdnow.orgConnect On Social Media: Instagram: @_eraseptsdnowFacebook: Erase PTSD NowYouTube: @eraseptsdnowLinkedIn: @eraseptsdnowConnect With Scarlett: Website: target2zero.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@target2zerowithscarlettwil584  #PTSD #ErasePTSDNow @eraseptsdnow #StellateGanglionBlock #TraumaRecovery #RapidTraumaRelief #VeteranMentalHealth #FirstResponderSupport #ACEscore #Hypervigilance #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaPrevention #MentalHealthInnovation #EndTheStigma #StressRecovery #PeerSupport

  8. Apr 22

    Stop Whining and Start Winning: Moving from Complacency to Freedom with Timothy “TK” Klund

    “God doesn’t create mediocre people.” PTSD can leave you feeling stuck in cycles that you never asked for. Even when things look great on the outside, you can’t externally fix an internal trauma.  Timothy “TK” Klund has seen it all, from serving in the Air Force to building success afterwards; he knows what it means to rebuild with discipline, gratitude, and authenticity. He knows that starting over is not weakness, and that failure is not the enemy.  Trauma can make you feel like you have to hold on to control at all costs. In this episode, TK relives his experience as a veteran, creating his branding business, leaving jobs that were no longer fueling his passion, and even giving back as a philanthropist.  If you’re wondering how to rebuild and redefine your life after trauma, you’re not alone. This episode is for the burnt-out, the dissatisfied, and those looking to grow with discipline and intentionality. Stay tuned for inspiration and insight.  Get In Touch: www.eraseptsdnow.orgpodcast@eraseptsdnow.orgConnect On Social Media: Instagram: @_eraseptsdnowFacebook: Erase PTSD NowYouTube: @eraseptsdnowLinkedIn: @eraseptsdnowConnect With TK: Social Media: @klund09  #PersonalGrowth #HighPerformance #Resilience #EntrepreneurMindset #MidlifeReinvention #VeteranEntrepreneur #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #MentalToughness #StopWhiningStartWinning #SelfWorth #IdentityShift #HealthOptimization #PurposeDrivenLife #PTSD #ErasePTSDNow @eraseptsdnow #StellateGanglionBlock

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Erasing the Silence  Our podcast series focused on real stories, real science, and real change in the fight against trauma and PTSD. This is a 20-minute podcast format designed to: Demystify trauma and the healing processElevate underheard voices: survivors, veterans, clinicians, researchers, and advocatesShowcase powerful treatments like the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)Inspire action—from listening to advocacy to funding care Each episode will center on a single guest—either someone with lived experience or an expert in the field—and will blend powerful storytelling with clear, hopeful insight.

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  • Creator
    Coleen LaCosta
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Erase PTSD Now: The Podcast
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