Trauma Hiders Club Podcast

THC 133 - Firewalking with Dave Albin On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Dave Albin, an expert in personal development and corporate team building, shares his unique experiences and insights. His expertise has been sought after by renowned companies and organizations like Google, NASA, and Tony Robbins, who have all experienced the impact of his team-building activities. On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Dave shares the power of creating a strong and cohesive team within an organization and the transformative effects it can have on employees. You’ll hear about Dave’s journey of turning a struggling workplace into a thriving environment. Guess what? When people genuinely care about each other they are more likely to work together to overcome obstacles! We discuss the significance of experiential learning and why it surpasses traditional classroom training. And Dave shares stories of the transformative power of firewalking and night swimming with sharks. And true to the Trauma Hiders Club, you’ll hear of the emotional struggles Dave faced along his journey. "A firewalk can be one of the most profound experiences any human or group of humans can go through it." — Dave Albin This Week on Trauma Hiders Club • Uncovering the hidden trauma that shapes us. • The power of forgiveness and letting go. • From struggle to success: Finding purpose. • Breaking free from fear to achieve goals. • The transformative potential of experiential learning. • Building a strong and united team culture. • Overcoming personal obstacles for collective growth. • Embracing our true selves from childhood to now. • Creating extraordinary experiences that change lives. Resources: www.firewalkadventures.com Dave Albin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-albin/ Dave Albin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firewalkadventures Dave Albin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/firebuilder2/ Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

THC 132 - The Power of Imagination Healing with Melanie Goodwin On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Melanie Goodwin. Melanie believes firmly that trauma can be resolved. Melanie’s life has had 3 parts: Stuck & Clueless, Trauma Recovery, and (finally), a Producing Artist. These days Melanie is a singer-songwriter, composer and Amazon Best-Selling author. On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, we talk trauma, neuroscience, and imagination-based healing. Melanie speaks about the differences between the male and female brain and shares personal experiences of perceiving things before they are proven, an ability to switch from the left to the right side of the brain and engaging in intuitive thinking as a child. You’ll hear about the importance of trauma-informed treatments, such as drama therapy and alternative modalities mentioned in Bessel van der Kolk's book, "The Body Keeps the Score." The conversation touches on language, imagination, and the power of choosing the meaning we give to events. "All of language is symbolic. Where a sound can mean a thing." — Melanie Goodwin This Week on Trauma Hiders Club • Embracing whole brain movement. • The power of “trans logical” thinking. • Alternative trauma treatments. • The poetic imagination to find meaning. • The meaning you assign to events. • Imagination-based healing techniques. • The power of imagination for healing. • Fostering a state of flow. Resources: https://melaniegoodwinstudios.com/  Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

THC 131 - Healing Religious Trauma with Christina Carlson On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Christina Carlson, a Self-Relationship Coach, who embarked on a transformative journey seven years ago. Raised in a strict Evangelical Christian environment, her upbringing left no room for self-acceptance. After spending years believing she was broken, Christina yearned for something more. She began questioning the beliefs that had kept her quiet and compliant, delving into the depths of uncertainty. In this process, she discovered her knack for holding space for the undecided, a skill that naturally led her to coaching. This Week on Trauma Hiders Club On this episode you’ll hear Christina share her journey of healing and self-discovery through coaching and reconnecting with her body. She discusses the challenges she faced in letting go of certain beliefs, particularly the concept of ‘hell’, stemming from her religious upbringing. Christina emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for exploring faith and self-care. The conversation also touches on the damaging effects of religious dogma within communities and the struggle to navigate personal paths separate from societal expectations. Christina offers practical tips for practicing self-connection, such as meditation, ritual, and physical movement. Christina highlights the importance of patience and autonomy in relationships. She also endorses laughter and fun! "Your children are seen as arrows in your quiver to shoot out forward for the lord. It's a huge disappointment for parents to have their children walk away from something they gave everything to keep to." — Christina Carlson Listen for: • Healing • Faith • Boundaries • Community • Self-connection • Decision-making • Autonomy • Interdependence • Somatic practices • Fun and connection Resources: Christina Carlson’s website: https://www.christinamcarlson.com/ Christina Carlson on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christinaclifecoaching Christina Carlson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinacarlsonlifecoach/ Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE 

THC130 - Speaking Out to Break the Cycle of Trauma with Robin Cote (REPLAY THC117) Robin Cotè is a multi-talented individual with a diverse background in media. From a young age, she immersed herself in film, radio, television, and the music industry. Despite enduring significant personal losses and facing various forms of abuse, Robin emerged as a survivor and an advocate for victims. As a radio and show business personality, author, transformational coach, and motivational speaker, she brings a no-nonsense attitude to her work. Through her personal journey documented in her book, "Victim No More!", Robin empowers others to embrace self-worth, accountability, and a better life. With her infectious smile and unfiltered honesty, she is a respected member of the independent film and music community, a dedicated mother, and a living kidney donor. Robin's impact extends beyond her own experiences, as she shares her wisdom and truth on her podcast, Get Real with Robin. In this powerful episode, Robin joins me as we discuss Empowerment through self-expression and speaking out. We also discuss how others who have experienced trauma support a healing journey and break through the patterns of pain and victimhood. “The ability to be able to be so honest and raw about things, has not only helped me heal, but it's a beautiful gift to be able to share that with other people” - Robin Cote This Week on Trauma Hiders Club • Overcoming childhood trauma and redefining your life story on your terms. • The importance of self-love and self-care in nurturing personal well-being and unstoppable resilience. • The most entrenched cycles of trauma. • Cultivating lasting change and growth. • Self-expression as a therapeutic tool for transforming pain into healing and personal power. • Setting boundaries, closing the door on toxic relationships, and welcoming a more peaceful, vibrant life. Resources: Robin Cote - Website Robin Cote - Podcast Robin on LinkedIn Robin on Insta Robin on Twitter Robin on Facebook Robin on amazon.com Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE 

THC 129 - From Darkness to Light with Jessie Torres On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Jessie Torres. Jessie has overcome child abuse, the murder of a brother, and a soul-crushing marriage. As a fearless advocate for personal growth, she guides clients to conquer fear and take courageous small steps toward their dream lives. Jessie's journey, filled with profound challenges and collaborations with thought leaders like Tony Robbins and the HeartMath Institute, fuels her belief that human potential knows no bounds. Her mission-driven coaching, informed by thousands of hours of experience, unlocks clients' inner superheroes. Jessie champions grace and grit, empowering others to heal emotional blocks and create purposeful lives. On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Jessie reflects on her evolving perspective towards trauma. She discusses the confusion she experienced towards expressing love in her childhood and how when her emotions were dismissed, her nervous system was impacted. Jessie opens up about a traumatic incident in her marriage, which initiated her personal journey of self-discovery and understanding human behavior. She used books and workshops to educate herself, and sought out therapy, eventually moving to becoming a certified coach. Jessie also delves into spiritual practices, emphasizing the power of forgiveness and her connection to her spiritual self. She discusses multiple tragedies in her life and her ongoing journey of finding meaning in suffering. In her quest to serve, she highlights the importance of finding light in darkness, showing compassion, and alchemizing trauma into something beautiful. "For me, it's more of ‘boots on the ground’, meaning not just writing a big check to a nonprofit, where we don't know if the child is actually getting the money." — Jessie Torres This Week on Trauma Hiders Club • Connection • Compassion • Evolution • Childhood • Love • Identity • Resilience • Creativity • Collaboration Resources: Jessie Torres website: https://unshakeablelife.com/ Jessie’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PaintoPassionandPurpose Jessie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessietorres/ Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE 

THC 128 - Breaking Free from Negative Influences with Birgitta Visser On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Birgitta Visser a Soul Empowerment Coach and Light Configurator. Birgitta's life path has been an extraordinary and diverse one. She has traveled the world, immersing herself in different cultures and pursuing a wide array of occupations, ranging from modelling and website design to bartending and corporate work. She's also been a healer, teacher, oracle card reader, jewellery designer, and creator of organic soaps and candles. Despite encountering turbulence and trauma along her path, Birgitta has learned to embrace her unique qualities and overcome adversity. On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Brigitta shares her journey towards healing from childhood trauma and brings insights on cutting out negative influences and prioritizing self-love and joy. We discuss love, forgiveness, pain projection and pursuing a fulfilling life. As Brigitta shares her story, you’ll learn about the bullying she endured in high school and about the loss of her father. Brigitta celebrated the publication of her book in September 2022, which has garnered much success. You’ll also hear about Brigitta's personal experiences with therapists, both negative and positive and the transformative power of deep trauma therapy, and how it incorporates techniques available to all of us, but often unknown or misunderstood. "Every time something traumatic happens, it's an opportunity to reevaluate ourselves." — Birgitta Visser This Week on Trauma Hiders Club • Bullying • Self-love and forgiveness • Women’s empowerment • Therapy • Overcoming fear • Reflection on the loss of a loved one • Finding fulfillment • Self-awareness Resources: Brigitta’s website: https://www.powersoulhealing.com/ Brigitta’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/186430355979894 Brigitta on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/universallightwarriors/ Brigitta on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrjXt3goKbsWVXNv9kq5Tg Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success.  VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE 

THC 127 - A Musical Path to Forgiveness with Tina Davidson On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Tina Davidson, who is a highly regarded American composer, creates music that stands out for its emotional depth and lyrical dignity. Lauded for her authentic voice, The New York Times has praised her “vivid ear for harmony and colors.” Opera News describes Tina Davidson’s music as, “transfigured beauty,” and the Philadelphia Inquirer writes that she writes “real music, with structure, mood, novelty and harmonic sophistication – with haunting melodies that grow out of complex, repetitive rhythms." Her book, Let Your Heart Be Broken, was published in 2023. Her memoir traces her extraordinary life in equally lyrical language, juxtaposing memories, journal entries, notes on compositions in progress, and insights into the life of an artist – and a mother – at work. Over her forty-five year career, Davidson has been commissioned by well-known ensembles such as National Symphony Orchestra, OperaDelaware, Roanoke Symphony, VocalEssence, Kronos Quartet, Cassatt Quartet, and public television (WHYY-TV). Her music has been widely performed by many orchestras and ensembles, including The Philadelphia Orchestra, American Composers Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Relâche Ensemble, and Orchestra 2001. She is recorded on Albany Records, New World Records, and Deutsche Grammophone. On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, we talk about forgiveness, reparenting, and the extraordinary power of music to soothe the soul as Tina shares her powerful story. From discovering her adoption at a tender age, the profound effects it had on her sense of identity and belonging and how music changed and became a part of her identity and life. You’ll hear about the secrecy she shrouded her adoption in and the eventual emotional upheaval of leaving their foster family. Tina's experiences shed light on the complex dynamics of family and attachment. With an artistic career as a backdrop, Tina has confronted her trauma, and is firmly on the path towards healing and self-discovery. “From a very early age, I don't want to say music was my alter ego, but it was a place that I could be safe.” Tina Davidson This Week on Trauma Hiders Club: • Gilbert and Sullivan • Melodies • Adoption • Growth over dysfunction • Forgiveness • Reparenting • Teaching • Story through music Resources: Tina Davidson’s Website: https://www.tinadavidson.com/ Tina on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tina.davidson.5205/ Tina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinadavidson.music/ Tina on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrDxwJr9x_EvCiCT8LHt2wQ Tina Davidson’s memoir, Let Your Heart Be Broken, Life and Music from a Classical Composer on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Let-Your-Heart-Broken-Classical/dp/1633376974 Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

THC126 - Unexpected Gut Punch Today I share something that completely gutted me. It came from nowhere. I can’t be sure if I came across it because some divine presence wanted me to learn something. But it affected me. There is no call to action, no advice, nothing that you need to do, no judgment regarding what you should want to do… All I offer is an invitation to consider life: Brian’s life and your own. That’s all. Simple and difficult. Brian ELDRIDGE Obituary “May 1947 - July 2023 Brian was a quiet shy boy and man. He was bullied as a child and teenager because of his shyness and vulnerability. As an adult he didn't fit in. He never learned to use a computer or a cell phone, which kept him from applying for most jobs. He worked and supported himself through paper routes, aluminum can recycling and janitorial work. He was exploited by employers. His last job, was cleaning a bingo hall at midnight for $10 per hour 7 nights a week 364 days a year with just less than the minimum weekly hours to have any rights or benefits. His employer fired him on Christmas Eve with no notice. He had worked there for over 15 years. He had no friends or family who kept up with him. He was quiet, smart, generous and lonely. When found in his apartment he had been dead at least 4 days. I'll miss him”. “The only invitation I offer is to consider life” — Karen Goldfinger Baker Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

THC 125 - Exploring PTSD and Healing with Erik DaRosa On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Erik DaRosa. Erik, known by friends as “Yoda,” is the Founder and CEO of From Survivor to Thriver, a mental health advocate, speaker, author and Co-host of the popular From Survivor to Thriver podcast. Through his work and his own experience, Erik is upending the front-end of the mental health space and building a bridge between those who seek resources and those who provide both help and hope. Each week on his podcast, he tackles different mental health topics through honest and relatable "kitchen table" conversations with real people who are helping to shatter mental health stigmas and find their voices. He aims to normalize discussions around mental health topics and remind his audience they are not alone, there is strength in community and "it's perfectly ok to not always be ok.” He lives in Snowmass Village, Colorado. On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Erik reflects on his own life and the many hidden aspects he concealed for a significant period of time. He shares his incredible journey of healing and self-discovery and opens up about his recent PTSD diagnosis. He discusses how it has changed his life in unexpected ways. We discuss the importance of destigmatizing mental illness and the power of a supportive community. You’ll find out about the transformative trip to New York City to and experience with OCD. Erik's story is one of resilience, growth, and the pursuit of mental well-being. “I thought I was broken. I thought I was fucked up. I thought I... I used to look around at all my friends, and I would think what's wrong with me? Everybody else is normal, and I've got these thoughts in my head that if anybody even found out about, they would call the police, I'd be locked up.” — Erik DaRosa This Week on Trauma Hiders Club: • Recognizing energy vampires and surround yourself with givers. • Destigmatizing mental illness and build a supportive community. • PTSD diagnosis bringing relief and hope. • Speaking up about mental health. • New York City: a place of healing and growth. • Combinng Western and Eastern medicine for holistic healing. • Releasing trauma through reiki and body awareness. • Finding healing through personal passions and activities. • Normalizing conversations about mental health for progress. Resources: Listen to Erik’s Podcast ‘From Survivor to Thriver’ HERE Read Erik’s article in SkiMag.com ‘How Skiing Saved My Life’ HERE Connect with Erik on LinkedIn HERE Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

On the eve of my 60th birthday, I invite you to my birthday party episode on Trauma Hiders Club. So today I share 60 life lessons gathered through a journey of ups and downs. From finding the power in pain to the power of kindness. The wisdom in saying "no," to the magic of rest and the beauty of authenticity. I’ve come to learn that everything from birth and even grief leads to growth. It has been a profound realization to discover we are all worthy. Every trauma hider can enjoy the liberation of shedding generational baggage. So my birthday gift to you, and share in the importance of laughter and clean sheets. “Powerful doesn’t show up as the loudest voice in the room” — Karen Goldfinger Baker This Week on Trauma Hiders Club • Discover how kindness is the foundation. • Learn why saying "no" creates space for "yes." • Realize the power of insight coupled with action. • Explore the beauty in the quiet spaces of life. • Understand that love and growth emerge from grief. Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Actor and entertainer, Percy Brown. Hailing from New York City, he is known for his unstoppable talent and magnetic charisma. He began honing his intellect and strategy in chess at the age of 7 and found his passion for acting at 14. Percy attended the Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts, where he was nurtured by the renowned Epic Theatre Company. He went on to major in Theatre at St. Bonaventure University, earning a BA in Fine Arts/Theatre in 2018. Percy's dedication and talent have propelled him to launch The Prince of Fresh Air Podcast in 2020, which has rapidly gained a global audience. Listen in and you’ll learn how reading novels allowed him to tap into a different universe and spark creativity. Percy shares insights into his passion for acting and the complexities of this art form, striving for realism and emotional attachment to characters. Percy shares his personal experiences in foster care, explaining the emotional and physical trauma he endured. You’ll hear about the strained relationship with his real family, the challenges of finding his self-identity, and how he has arrived to a place of acceptance. “I think doing Shakespeare challenged me as an actor because it wasn't as easy as just playing a boy next door. It wasn't it was a lot more simple, a lot more context, and a lot of dialogue.” — Percy Brown This Week on Trauma Hiders Club • The versatility of ‘Dead Ass’ • Understanding the importance of time as you age. • Voice induction class in college taught the power of inflection. • Acting is a skilled and complex art. • How Shakespeare helps. • Gang activity, law and order shootings, celebrities. • Strict foster care, lack skills, severe discipline • Escaping reality through books and chess. • Finally enjoying vacation and advancing acting career. • Dedicated to acting, prioritizing enjoyment of life. • Using your voice. Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

This week I reflect on my high school reunion. From the predictable anxiety of wondering what to wear to the questions. Who I should speak with? Who I should avoid? Frankly, I experienced an entire gamut of clichéd feelings you might expect. But I didn’t expect was how different it would be to all the others. There was something missing from other school reunions I’d been to before. And it was so much better because of it. Rather than the status games of virtue and dominance being played out all over the place, there seemed to be a profound sense of happiness and gratitude in a room. My old class mates had become people who’d lived, loved and lost and it was great to be with them. “What really struck me is the generosity, the kindness and the softening that happens to people over time.” — Karen Goldfinger Baker This Week on Trauma Hiders Club • Reunion wardrobe • Grief and healing • Reflection • Personal growth • Reunion and connection • Generosity and kindness over time • Vulnerability and self-acceptance • Change and perspective • Home Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

Jacob Nordby is an acclaimed author known for his transformative and inspiring works. He is the creative mind behind "The Divine Arsonist: A Tale of Awakening" and "Blessed Are the Weird – A Manifesto for Creatives," with his quotes spreading worldwide. Through his Creative UnBootcamp course and group retreats, he guides students on their creative journeys. With a rich history in entrepreneurship, Jacob has founded and built several successful ventures, gaining expertise in sales, marketing, and business strategy. With a decade of experience in writing and publishing, his third book, "The Creative Cure,” released in 2020 with a foreword by Julia Cameron. He has also been a contributing writer and editor for publications like The Good Men Project and Elephant Journal. As a sought-after teacher and speaker, he empowers thousands through his Creative UnBootcamp course and co-produces events like "The Gathering of the Shamans" and "The Gathering of the Creatives." Jacob's passion lies in fostering creativity and transformation in the lives of others, making a profound impact through his words and teachings. On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Jacob joins me today to discuss his book, "Blessed Are The Weird" We speak about the rewards of embracing intensity and finding beauty in unconventional qualities. Jacob shares his journey of canceling a publishing deal to ensure his book was an authentic reflection of his experiences and explore the power of storytelling in healing, the importance of integration, and the struggles of feeling like an outsider. Jacob also offers creative guidance, suggests daily writing practices, and highlights the transformative connection between healing and creativity. A thought-provoking episode to celebrates the beauty in being weird. “We have to walk back through that graveyard at some level, and that by itself is the reason that so many people can't or won't do it. And it's not that they're weak. It's not that they're stupid. It's that the body literally says, fuck. No. We're not going there again.” — Jacob Nordby This Week on Trauma Hiders Club • Celebrating unconventional individuals. • The struggle of writing. • Childhood experiences of constant moving and the power of telling one's story for healing. • Finding one's place. • Use of Japanese art of repairing vessel in writing prompts. • Revisiting traumatic experiences. Creative guidance and coaching. • The connection between healing and creativity. • The use of daily writing practice and taking time to heal the imagination. Resources: https://www.jacobnordby.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobnordby/ http://instituteforcreativeliving.org/ Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

This week I give you a behind the scenes of their challenging work on the Trauma Hiders Club Podcast. I’ve come to believe that the work of dealing with trauma is never-ending, but despite this, I have a deep sense of fulfilment and completion. While I once hoped that doing my own work would help me leave all my problems behind, I’ve come to understand that everyone is ultimately complete and whole. Recording this podcast does sometimes really overwhelms me and occasionally causes me to revert back to my childhood self. But these days I have the tools and resources to handle triggers. And in this episode you’ll hear about how I manage and prioritize well-being to break the cycle. “I am whole. And you are too” — Karen Goldfinger Baker This Week on Trauma Hiders Club • Challenging work and never-ending journey. • Fulfillment and completion despite challenges. • Belief in everyone's inherent wholeness. • Desire for therapy to find resolution. • Exhaustion and breaking point. • Tools and resources for coping. • Mindfulness in time and relationships. • Intensity of emotions during difficult times. Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

Dr Debi Silber is a renowned expert in dealing with betrayal. Led to this path due to her own experiences of being betrayed by both her family and her husband. She realized that she needed to take her needs seriously and set boundaries to prevent further betrayals. This realization led her to pursue a PhD in transpersonal psychology to help others dealing with betrayal. She is a speaker, coach, and author of several books on the subject, and uses her own experiences to help others heal and move forward in their lives. On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Dr. Debi Silber joins me to discuss the five stages of healing from post betrayal syndrome. We dive into statistics on the physical and mental symptoms experienced by those who have been betrayed, emphasizing the importance of healing from this trauma. Dr. Silber shares her personal experience of betrayal and discovering the unique healing process required for this type of trauma. She also discusses the stages of recovery and the importance of not getting stuck in stage three. You'll learn about the quiz offered on their website to identify the extent of post betrayal syndrome and the PBT Institute's transformative programs. On this episode, you’ll get helpful insights, guidance, and practical tips for healing and reclaiming one's life after betrayal. “The Reality of Post Betrayal Syndrome: We know we can't count on time.” — Dr Debi Silber This Week on Trauma Hiders Club • Betrayals that led Dr Silber to study transpersonal psychology. • Father’s circus promise broken, clown's betrayal. • Betrayal’s lasting impact: Post Betrayal Syndrome • 5 stages: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, survival. • 5 stages of healing and transformation. • Willingness to let go of the past. • Quizzes, programs to overcome betrayal. • Empathy for betrayal, supportive empire building. Resources: The PBT Institute Dr Debi Silber's Podcast Dr Debi Silber on LinkedIn Dr Debi Silber on Instagram Dr Debi Silber Facebook Dr Debi Silber on YouTube Dr Debi Silber on TilTok Dr Debi Silber on Twitter Dr Debi Silber on Pinterest Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

Today, I dive into the concept of "Pitch Slapped” (Episode 116) and share my unique coaching approach. Join me as I share exactly how I help high-achieving individuals release the fuckery, show up authentically, and lead with legendary impact. Through sharing, reflecting, and taking action, I guide my clients towards profound self-realizations and liberation. " I get it…you aren’t sure how things will work out. It is in that space, where true growth happens.” - Karen Goldfinger Baker This week on Trauma Hiders Club: Understanding the Pitch Slap: • Exploring the deceptive nature of sales pitches disguised as friendly conversations. • My coaching practice, where I help trauma hiders and dream pursuers. • Embrace authenticity and lead like a legend. The Power of Insights and Growth: • Experience the thrill of discovering new aspects of yourself through shared experiences and deep reflections. • Embrace uncertainty as a catalyst for true growth. • Create profound moments of self-realization and fall in love with yourself. Scrapped Corporate Pricing to the end of 2023: • Quickstart for 3 months/90 days at $5000 and • Deep Dive for 9 months $14,000. Listen to testimonials from my clients, including an elite athlete's transformational journey.Join me in embracing your true self and exploring the magic of self-discovery. Contact me at karen@karengoldfingerbaker.com to start your own transformative experience. Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

Today: The dreaded sales pitch. Those moments when you're innocently listening to a podcast, scrolling through LinkedIn, and suddenly, bam! You’re trapped in a sales ambush. Fear not, because here in the Trauma Hiders Club, we do things differently. Understanding the Pitch Slap: That feeling when you're just going about your day, engaging in normal activities, and then, out of nowhere, you're hit with a sales pitch. So why do people keep doing it? Lazy people do lazy shit. The Power of Authentic Coaching: No slippery messages about what I do as an executive coach. You’ll discover, how I help high-achieving individuals who hide trauma, boredom, and dreams under a cloak of exhaustion. Finding your worth, preserving your self-esteem, and taking accountability for your life. Embracing Transformation: It's not as simple as three steps. We dig deep, translating the endless loops of doom, boredom, and unworthiness playing in your head. Generosity and Accessibility: I’m honoring of my mother's essential generosity. For the first time in five years, I've scrapped the high fee corporate structure. Now, I offer two options. It's about making this investment in yourself accessible and affordable because this work is life-changing. "It's not my job to blow smoke up your ass. This work is about sharing yourself, listening, reflecting, and taking actions fuelled by insights.” - Karen Goldfinger Baker This week on Trauma Hiders Club: Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

Susan Gold is the executive behind Susan Gold Consulting LLC, an organization that creates opportunities for brands and develops business by constructing strategic alliances and leveraging relationships. She is the author of Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom. In Toxic Family, Susan chronicles how—after prevailing through an unstable family dynamic—she went on to transform her life, launch her own talent brokerage firm, and make a name for herself building connections between celebrities and brands, eventually paving the way for her to become a producer for film and television. Susan joins me today to share her journey in transforming childhood trauma into adult freedom. She describes the violent, unstable household she grew up in and how she managed to keep herself safe through dance. She discusses how she dreamed about going to New York City as a teenager and how she later worked with her heroine, Barbara Walters. She also explains the purpose of traditional therapy and somatic modalities, highlights the kind of healing work she underwent to find freedom and healing, and describes learning to live in a comfortable, loving relationship as an adult. “The puzzle pieces connected magically, and I could see how it all came together for the beauty of soul evolution.” - Susan Gold This week on the Trauma Hiders Club Podcast: ● Susan’s childhood and her adult imaginary friend ● What freedom meant to the five-year-old Susan ● Growing up in a little town in Pennsylvania and what her family unit was like ● How Susan kept herself safe as a child in an unstable household ● Her years, dreams, and heroine as a teenager in the 70s ● Working with Barbara Walters and persuading a semi-reclusive Andy Warhol ● How Susan worked with therapy and different healing modalities in her 20s ● The purpose of traditional therapy and somatic modalities ● Hiding fear and experiencing impostor syndrome as a writer ● Forgiveness and why forgiving abusers isn’t essential to healing Related Episode: ● 108 | Reflections on Love Connect with Susan Gold: ● Susan Gold Consulting ● Susan Gold Website ● Book: Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom ● Susan Gold on LinkedIn ● Susan Gold on Twitter ● Email: susan@susangoldconsulting.com Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

On the show today: Finding Connection in Loneliness: Grieving in a World that Doesn't Understand. I riff on how a sudden obstacle that can throw us off balance, making the simplest of tasks feel impossible. It's a journey that we never expect to take, yet one that we all must eventually face. But what happens when grief becomes a part of us, an ever-present weight that we carry with us always? Today I discuss how I navigate the complexities of grief, finding comfort in unexpected places and learning to accept the changes that it brings. Maybe if all us grievers wore black armbands for the rest of our days, we'd know who else doesn't belong. And we could just all not belong together. - Karen Goldfinger Baker This week on Trauma Hiders Club: · Take time to embrace the feeling of peace. · Reflect on the concept of yearning. · Seeking support from loved ones. · Embracing loneliness. · Practice surrendering. · The concept of grief living in your body and explore ways to release it. Uncover the intricate nature of grief and how it shapes our experiences. · Examine the bodily and mental responses that accompany the grieving process. · Handling intense emotions of anger and sorrow through the grief process. · The sense of being out of place during a time of loss. · The importance of grasping grief to rediscover comfort in what once was familiar. Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success Go to: KarenGoldfingerBaker.com Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of ‘Trauma Hiders Club Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. Hear more at KarenGoldfingerBaker.com/podcast If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE

Susan Snow is a keynote speaker and author. In 1985, her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, died in the line of duty. Susan chronicles her journey through the trauma she experienced following her father’s death in The Other Side of the Gun, a book born out of her desire to heal herself and mission to help others in their healing. As a speaker, Susan holds thoughtful and empowering workshops and keynote presentations, and has appeared in several media outlets and public speaking forums. Susan is also a Realtor® and broker associate with over 13 years of experience providing real estate services. Susan joins me today to share how her life was changed forever when her father was ambushed and killed. She describes how and why she felt like she had to navigate the loss of her father on her own and explains why she felt shame, guilt, and frustration after his death. She discusses going through life in constant fight-or-flight states and what made her decide to reclaim her wellbeing years after his death. She also outlines the resiliency tools she acquired from doing healing work and underscores what it will take for anyone to gain freedom from fear. “There will be things that will happen in your life, and it’s scary to look at it in the face; you need to find what will help you move through it. Then you’ll find the freedom from fear having a hold on your life.” - Susan Snow This week on the Trauma Hiders Club Podcast: ● Susan’s life as a ten-year-old girl ● Her mom’s work as a counselor and HR professional ● Her father’s work as a detective for the LAPD ● How Susan found confidence after lacking self-esteem in her younger years ● Susan’s younger brother and the murder of her foster sister ● Making sense of loss and the murder of a family member at a young age ● The death of her father in a drive-by shooting ● Navigating the death of her father as a teenager ● Why Susan felt shame, guilt, and frustration after the death of her father ● Experiencing severe depression and anxiety and Susan’s first encounter with a therapist ● How the Columbine shooting led Susan to deep dive into her healing work ● The power of journaling and EMDR ● Why I resisted journaling for a long time ● Writing The Other Side of the Gun Connect with Susan Snow: ● Susan Snow Website ● Email: susansnowspeaks@gmail.com ● Book: The Other Side of the Gun: My Journey from Trauma to Resiliency ● Susan Snow on LinkedIn Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success. VISIT TRAUMA HIDERS CLUB WEBSITE