PTSD and Beyond

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Welcome to the PTSD and Beyond Podcast with Dr. Deb Lindh, where we give you insights into PTSD, trauma, healing, recovery, and beyond! In each episode, we have a conversation with an inspiring guest who will stimulate your mind, touch your heart, connect with your spirit, and give you a greater understanding of yourself and others on this healing and recovery journey. Hopefully, we’ll also provide insights into possibilities, meaning, purpose, and hope. Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast!

  1. 11h ago

    Beyond the Patterns that Shape Us with Christine Dickson

    PTSD and Beyond Partner | She’s Birdie Dr. Deb has personally carried a Birdie personal safety alarm for years and is now a proud She’s Birdie Ambassador. PTSD and Beyond listeners receive 10% off their purchase through Dr. Deb’s ambassador link: shesbirdie.com/DEBRA59359 She’s Birdie ships internationally. Affiliate Disclosure: This is an affiliate partnership. If you make a purchase through Dr. Deb’s link, she may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Your purchase helps support PTSD and Beyond. In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb welcomes Christine Dickson, C.Ht. for a conversation about the experiences that shape us, the stories we carry, and what becomes possible when we begin to see ourselves and our lives through a different lens. Together, they explore personal growth, self-awareness, resilience, and the process of moving beyond the experiences that have defined our past. Their conversation reflects on listening to ourselves, recognizing patterns, navigating change, and creating space for new possibilities. At the heart of the conversation is a reminder that growth does not require us to erase where we have been. Our experiences can become part of a larger story of learning, connection, purpose, and transformation. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential. Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to support PTSD and Beyond.  💖 If This Episode Resonated Listen, subscribe, and share PTSD and Beyond® with someone who might need this message today. Join our community where we remind one another: We’re better together. We’re stronger together. Take what resonates and go beyond. In Love and Healing, Dr. Deb Connect with Christine Dickson, C.Ht. - Website - www.christinedicksonmentor.com Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/CMD727/ https://www.facebook.com/ChristineDicksonOnThePath/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onthepath_mentor/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-dickson/ TikTok - Onthepath1 https://www.tiktok.com/@onthepath1?lang=en The Path to Freedom Membership - https://christine-dickson.mykajabi.com/the-path-to-freedom-practice    Listen, Subscribe, & Share: ✨ Remember to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! 💬 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear this message today. 🌟 Leave a review! It helps us reach more people on their healing journey. 💌 Connect with us: Website - Dr. Deb Lindh Website - PTSDandBeyond Ko-Fi Store - Buy a Cuppa Coffee Insta - @DrDebraLindh Insta - @PTSDandBeyond X (formerly known as Twitter) - @DebraLindh

  2. 5d ago

    EP 577 - Always Remember: Beyond Awareness

    What happens when an awareness day, week, or month ends? How do we carry what we have learned into the days that follow? In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb explores the connection between September 11, Suicide Prevention Month, and the idea of Always Remember. Drawing on research in language and cognition, belonging and social connection, and workplace suicide prevention, Dr. Deb considers how awareness can become something we carry forward through our conversations, relationships, workplaces, and communities. She also shares insights from her decades of work with stress, trauma, critical incidents, mental health, leadership, and workplaces, along with practical ways we can continue to notice, listen, ask, connect, and show up for one another. Awareness gives us an opportunity to begin. The invitation is to carry it forward. Always remember. Continue the conversation. Continue connecting. Continue showing up. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential. Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to support PTSD and Beyond. Join us on Ko-Fi to help keep these conversations going. 💖 If This Episode Resonated Listen, subscribe, and share PTSD and Beyond® with someone who might need this message today. Join our community where we remind one another: We’re better together. We’re stronger together. Take what resonates and go beyond. In Love and Healing, Dr. Deb Listen, Subscribe, & Share: ✨ Remember to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! 💬 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear this message today. 🌟 Leave a review! It helps us reach more people on their healing journey. 💌 Connect with us: Website - Dr. Deb Lindh Website - PTSDandBeyond Ko-Fi Store - Buy a Cuppa Coffee Insta - @DrDebraLindh Insta - @PTSDandBeyond X (formerly known as Twitter) - @DebraLindh

  3. Aug 23

    The Power of Yet

    The Power of Yet What happens when we add one small word to the stories we tell ourselves? Yet. I haven't achieved my goal…yet. I haven't learned how to manage this…yet. I haven't found where I belong…yet. I haven't met my person…yet. In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb explores how the word yet can interrupt finality and create space for hope, possibility, and what comes next. Drawing from the work of psychologists C. R. Snyder, Carol Dweck, and George Bonanno, we explore the research behind hope, growth mindset, resilience, and flexibility—and what these ideas can mean for trauma recovery. Hope isn't about pretending everything will work out exactly as planned. Sometimes it's simply recognizing that where we are today doesn't have to determine where we'll be tomorrow. We also explore the stories we continue to carry from our past. Trauma, loss, disappointment, and experiences that didn't turn out the way we hoped are chapters in our lives—but they don't have to become the whole book. We can stop rereading old chapters and expecting them to end differently while making room for pages that haven't been written yet. In this episode, we explore: How “yet” changes the language of possibility The difference between hope and toxic positivity Snyder's Hope Theory and the role of agency and pathways Growth mindset and the power of “not yet” Resilience, flexibility, and different paths through trauma recovery How absolute language like “never” and “always” can turn today's experience into tomorrow's prediction Practical ways to begin noticing and shifting our own language Why moving beyond doesn't mean forgetting what happened Making room for the parts of our story that are still unwritten Trauma gets chapters. It doesn't automatically get the whole book. There are people we haven't met, places we haven't been, things we haven't discovered, and versions of ourselves we haven't encountered. Our story is still being written. And some of the best pages of our lives may not have been lived… yet. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential. Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to support PTSD and Beyond. Join us on Ko-Fi to help keep these conversations going. 💖 If This Episode Resonated Listen, subscribe, and share PTSD and Beyond® with someone who might need this message today. Join our community where we remind one another: We’re better together. We’re stronger together. Take what resonates and go beyond. In Love and Healing, Dr. Deb Listen, Subscribe, & Share: ✨ Remember to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! 💬 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear this message today. 🌟 Leave a review! It helps us reach more people on their healing journey. 💌 Connect with us: Website - Dr. Deb Lindh Website - PTSDandBeyond Ko-Fi Store - Buy a Cuppa Coffee Insta - @DrDebraLindh Insta - @PTSDandBeyond X (formerly known as Twitter) - @DebraLindh

  4. Aug 9

    The Value of Lived Experience

    The Value of Lived Experience Lived experience is reshaping conversations across mental health but what does it really mean, and where does it belong? In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb Lindh explores the growing role of lived experience, the relationship between peer support and professional care, and why collaboration, not competition, is essential for the future of mental health. Join us for an evidence-informed conversation that invites you to reflect on the wisdom your own experiences may hold. What value do you believe lived experience brings to mental health care? If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and share PTSD and Beyond. Your support helps bring trauma-informed conversations to more people around the world. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential. Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to support PTSD and Beyond. Join us on Ko-Fi to help keep these conversations going. 💖 If This Episode Resonated Listen, subscribe, and share PTSD and Beyond® with someone who might need this message today. Join our community where we remind one another: We’re better together. We’re stronger together. Take what resonates and go beyond. In Love and Healing, Dr. Deb Listen, Subscribe, & Share: ✨ Remember to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! 💬 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear this message today. 🌟 Leave a review! It helps us reach more people on their healing journey. 💌 Connect with us: Website - Dr. Deb Lindh Website - PTSDandBeyond Ko-Fi Store - Buy a Cuppa Coffee Insta - @DrDebraLindh Insta - @PTSDandBeyond X (formerly known as Twitter) - @DebraLindh

  5. Jul 31

    Set it Down

    We've all heard the advice: "Just let it go." But what if the struggle isn't your willingness to heal? What if it's the language we've been using? In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb Lindh explores a different approach to healing: setting it down. Through research-informed insights from mindfulness, neuroscience, embodied cognition, and trauma psychology, you'll discover how old beliefs and emotional burdens can become part of our identity—and how we can begin to release them with compassion. This episode also includes a guided mindfulness practice designed to help you visualize setting down a burden that no longer belongs to you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "let it go" can feel frustrating and ineffective How invisible beliefs become emotional burdens What embodied cognition teaches us about healing The role of neuroplasticity in changing long-held beliefs Why the body often recognizes healing before the mind A guided mindfulness exercise to help you gently "set it down" Whether you're carrying self-doubt, shame, perfectionism, grief, or an old story that no longer serves you, this episode offers a compassionate invitation to begin your next chapter a bit lighter. If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and share PTSD and Beyond. Your support helps bring trauma-informed conversations to more people around the world. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential. Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to support PTSD and Beyond. Join us on Ko-Fi to help keep these conversations going. 💖 If This Episode Resonated Listen, subscribe, and share PTSD and Beyond® with someone who might need this message today. Join our community where we remind one another: We’re better together. We’re stronger together. Take what resonates and go beyond. In Love and Healing, Dr. Deb Listen, Subscribe, & Share: ✨ Remember to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! 💬 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear this message today. 🌟 Leave a review! It helps us reach more people on their healing journey. 💌 Connect with us: Website - Dr. Deb Lindh Website - PTSDandBeyond Ko-Fi Store - Buy a Cuppa Coffee Insta - @DrDebraLindh Insta - @PTSDandBeyond X (formerly known as Twitter) - @DebraLindh

  6. Jul 24

    Self-Care through the Stars

    What if our zodiac sign could offer a new way to reflect on self-care? In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, we explore astrology as a creative lens for understanding our mental and emotional wellbeing. While the stars don't determine our mental health, they can invite us to pause, reflect, and consider what helps us feel more grounded, connected, and well. Together, we'll journey through each zodiac sign and explore themes of stress, resilience, compassion, and self-care—all through an inclusive, thoughtful, and trauma-informed perspective. Whether we're passionate about astrology or simply curious, this episode encourages us to reflect on what truly restores our minds, bodies, and spirits. Reflection Questions What helps us feel grounded? What restores us when life feels overwhelmed? How can we take what we learned today and apply it? If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and share PTSD and Beyond. Your support helps bring trauma-informed conversations to more people around the world. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential. Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to support PTSD and Beyond. Join us on Ko-Fi to help keep these conversations going. 💖 If This Episode Resonated Listen, subscribe, and share PTSD and Beyond® with someone who might need this message today. Join our community where we remind one another: We’re better together. We’re stronger together. Take what resonates and go beyond. In Love and Healing, Dr. Deb Listen, Subscribe, & Share: ✨ Remember to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! 💬 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear this message today. 🌟 Leave a review! It helps us reach more people on their healing journey. 💌 Connect with us: Website - Dr. Deb Lindh Website - PTSDandBeyond Ko-Fi Store - Buy a Cuppa Coffee Insta - @DrDebraLindh Insta - @PTSDandBeyond X (formerly known as Twitter) - @DebraLindh

  7. Jul 17

    After Rest Comes Enjoyment

    What comes after rest? In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb Lindh explores a question we rarely ask: What if enjoyment isn't something we earn, but something we intentionally cultivate? Drawing on the work of positive psychology pioneers Barbara Fredrickson, Martin Seligman, and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, this episode explores the science behind positive emotions, flourishing, and the power of being fully present. Learn the difference between entertainment and enjoyment, why positive emotions are essential to well-being, and how allowing ourselves to experience enjoyment can become part of the healing process. Healing isn't only about recovering from difficult experiences. It's also about rediscovering the moments that remind us what it means to be fully alive. If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and share PTSD and Beyond. Your support helps bring trauma-informed conversations to more people around the world. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential. Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to support PTSD and Beyond. Join us on Ko-Fi to help keep these conversations going. 💖 If This Episode Resonated Listen, subscribe, and share PTSD and Beyond® with someone who might need this message today. Join our community where we remind one another: We’re better together. We’re stronger together. Take what resonates and go beyond. In Love and Healing, Dr. Deb Listen, Subscribe, & Share: ✨ Remember to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! 💬 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear this message today. 🌟 Leave a review! It helps us reach more people on their healing journey. 💌 Connect with us: Website - Dr. Deb Lindh Website - PTSDandBeyond Ko-Fi Store - Buy a Cuppa Coffee Insta - @DrDebraLindh Insta - @PTSDandBeyond X (formerly known as Twitter) - @DebraLindh

  8. Jul 10

    Where Did the Accountability Go? Why Trauma Survivors Carry Blame That Was Never Theirs

    Why do so many trauma survivors carry blame while the people who caused the harm seem to avoid accountability? In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb Lindh explores the powerful distinction between blame, accountability, and healing. Drawing from trauma psychology, family systems, moral injury, and current PTSD research, this conversation examines why survivors often become the ones left carrying the emotional weight when accountability is absent. Together, we'll explore: The difference between blame and accountability Why self-blame is so common after trauma How scapegoating operates within families, organizations, and communities The impact of moral injury when justice and acknowledgment never come Why healing does not require another person's accountability How to begin returning responsibility to its rightful owner If you've ever found yourself asking, "Why am I still carrying this?" this episode offers a compassionate and empowering perspective. Remember: You are responsible for your healing—not for the harm someone else chose to cause. If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and share PTSD and Beyond. Your support helps bring trauma-informed conversations to more people around the world. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is available 24/7 and free and confidential. Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to support PTSD and Beyond. Join us on Ko-Fi to help keep these conversations going. 💖 If This Episode Resonated Listen, subscribe, and share PTSD and Beyond® with someone who might need this message today. Join our community where we remind one another: We’re better together. We’re stronger together. Take what resonates and go beyond. In Love and Healing, Dr. Deb Listen, Subscribe, & Share: ✨ Remember to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! 💬 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear this message today. 🌟 Leave a review! It helps us reach more people on their healing journey. 💌 Connect with us: Website - Dr. Deb Lindh Website - PTSDandBeyond Ko-Fi Store - Buy a Cuppa Coffee Insta - @DrDebraLindh Insta - @PTSDandBeyond X (formerly known as Twitter) - @DebraLindh

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Welcome to the PTSD and Beyond Podcast with Dr. Deb Lindh, where we give you insights into PTSD, trauma, healing, recovery, and beyond! In each episode, we have a conversation with an inspiring guest who will stimulate your mind, touch your heart, connect with your spirit, and give you a greater understanding of yourself and others on this healing and recovery journey. Hopefully, we’ll also provide insights into possibilities, meaning, purpose, and hope. Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast!

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    ptsdandbeyond
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
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