About This Episode
What does trauma look like on a brain scan — and how does it connect to the life story behind it? 🧠 In this moving conversation, we hear about a childhood marked by abuse, poverty, and survival — from parents battling addiction and violence, to nights without running water, to begging for food just to get by. But through it all came resilience, resourcefulness, and even an unlikely stroke of luck: winning a $30,000 HUD contest that lifted the family into a better home. 🔑 In this clip, you’ll hear: What a psychiatrist saw in a brain scan that revealed hidden trauma The raw reality of growing up with addicted parents Stories of survival: chasing food, living without water, and constant abuse How a library form led to a life-changing prize and a new beginning 👉 This is more than a story of pain — it’s a story of perseverance. 🔗 Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/cG3NLSWAzEk #Trauma #Resilience #SurvivalStory #MentalHealth #PodcastClips #Inspiration