Wednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma Survivor
Psychology & Relationships
About
Welcome to "Wednesdays With Watson," a compassionate and insightful podcast dedicated to exploring the complex journey of healing from PTSD, the role of faith in recovery, and the profound impact of trauma on our lives. Hosted by Amy Watson, a passionate advocate for mental health and a trauma survivor, this podcast aims to provide a safe and empathetic space for listeners to learn, share, and find hope.In each episode, we delve deep into the multifaceted aspects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its far-reaching effects. We bring you riveting personal stories of resilience, recovery, and transformation and expert interviews with psychologists, therapists, faith leaders, and individuals who have walked the path of healing.Our mission is to break mental health stigma and encourage open dialogue about PTSD and trauma. We explore the profound connection between faith, spirituality, and mental well-being, offering insights into how one's faith can be a powerful source of stre
Episodes
- How Childhood Trauma Rewrites Adult Relationships
Send us Fan Mail Contact Amy; amywatsonauthor@gmail.com Some of the most “normal” habits in adulthood are actually old survival skills. When childhood trauma or adverse childhood experiences shape the brain, kids learn protective behaviors…
- Adult Responses to Adverse Childhood Experiences
Send us Fan Mail Some of the behaviors you hate most about yourself might be proof that your brain did its job. Lauren Starnes joins me for a role-reversal conversation where she asks the questions and we go deep on adverse childhood exper…
- Healing Is A Choice: Choose Life with Lauren Starnes
Send us Fan Mail One sentence can split your life into before and after: “If you keep doing what you’re doing, you will die.” That’s the moment Amy Watson remembers from a visit with Lauren Starns, a medically trained physician assistant t…
- It’s Not About Food: What Happened To You? The Truth About Disordered Eating
Send us Fan Mail Disordered eating can look like a food issue on the outside, but we’ve learned it’s often a safety issue on the inside. When your nervous system lives in fight or flight, food can become the only language your body has lef…
- Hydrate, Eat, Sleep, Move, Cry, Repeat with Lauren Starnes
Send us Fan Mail PTSD 101: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1027246/episodes/18786915 Healing doesn’t begin and end in the mind. We’re kicking off a new season as the Trauma Doc with a candid, practical deep-dive into what your body has been try…
- Trauma Isn’t Trendy: Let’s Stop Misusing The Word
Send us Fan Mail Nervous System episode with Lauren Starnes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1027246/episodes/18786923 Healing starts when we stop guessing and start listening to the body. We kick off a focused season by defining trauma in plai…
- Burnout, Attachment, And The Helper’s Heart
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- Find Your Calm, Regulate Your Nervous System, And Step Into 2026 With Hope
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- Trauma, Triggers & The Holidays w Dr. Amy Watson
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- Understanding Borderline Personality: Trauma, Brain Science, And A Path Forward
Send us Fan Mail What if that sudden emotional storm isn’t manipulation but a nervous system crying out for safety? We dive into borderline personality disorder with open eyes and open hands, mapping the path from trauma to dysregulation a…
- When Anxiety Meets the Red Pen: Finding Worth Beyond Performance and Delays
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- Wrestling with God: Faith in the Midst of Suffering
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- The Hidden Link Between Trauma and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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- What Happens After Survival? Exploring Post-Traumatic Growth
Send us Fan Mail The journey through trauma is not simply about survival – it can become a pathway to profound personal transformation. In this deeply moving episode, Amy Watson reveals her own path from childhood abuse and a suicide attem…
- When the World Feels Unsafe: How to Protect Your Peace While Living with PTSD
Send us Fan Mail The world often feels fundamentally unsafe for those of us living with PTSD, even before we turn on the news. When global events like military conflicts, mass shootings, and political turmoil dominate headlines, our alread…
- Bipolar Disorder 101: Beyond the Stigma
Send us Fan Mail The fog lifts momentarily, only to descend again. The lightning that fuels creativity brings thunder in its wake. This is the reality for millions living with bipolar disorder – not just mood swings, but profound shifts th…
- Healing's Hard Question
Send us Fan Mail "Do you want to get well?" The question Jesus asked a paralyzed man at the Pool of Bethesda seems almost ridiculous on the surface. Why wouldn't someone paralyzed for 38 years want healing? Yet this profound question cuts…
- Faith Doesn't Erase Pain, It Gives It Purpose, 5 Year Anniversary
Send us Fan Mail Five years and 125 episodes later, what began as a trembling voice in a closet recording booth has blossomed into a sacred journey of healing, faith, and community. Wednesdays with Watson was born not from expertise but fr…
- Healing From Childhood Trauma: Your Questions Answered
Send us Fan Mail Follow Amy On Socials https://linktr.ee/amywatsonauthor Victory Trauma Consulting Book a 15-minute call with Amy. https://booking.appointy.com/VictoryTrauma Trauma leaves invisible marks that often surface in adulthood as…
- PTSD 101: Understanding Trauma and PTSD
Send us Fan Mail Amy's Story Part 1 Amy's Story Part 2 Amy's Story Part 3 Book A Consultation Five years after launching this podcast as a "pandemic pivot" from my hammock, I'm marking this milestone by returning to the fundamentals of tra…
- Healing Through Trauma: My Journey with PTSD--PART THREE
Send us Fan Mail Send a text above to get your question featured on listener episode in two weeks! Text messages are confidential. Part 1 of this series: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1027246/episodes/16606769-what-is-wednesdays-with-watson-p…
- What Is Wednesdays With Watson? Part 2
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the very foundations of your safety are shaken, and healing seems out of reach? Join me as I share a deeply personal journey, marking the near fifth anniversary of the Wednesdays with Watson podcast. Born…
- So, What is Wednesdays With Watson Anyway? Start HERE
Send us Fan Mail This episode centers on Amy Watson's journey through post-traumatic stress disorder, emphasizing the universal nature of trauma and the hope for healing through community and faith. As Amy recounts her personal experiences…
- Millennial Generation: Finding Strength in Vulnerability and Community with Lydia Garner
Send us Fan Mail Lydia Garner returns to share her insights on coping with grief and trauma, focusing on her experiences as a Millennial dealing with the loss of her son. Through her journey, she emphasizes the importance of vulnerability,…
- Navigating Post-Holiday Blues: Setting Mental Health Goals for 2025
Send us Fan Mail Ever find yourself feeling low after the holiday lights dim and the festive spirit fades? Well, you're not alone. In our latest Wednesdays with Watson episode, we uncover the post-holiday letdown many experience and offer…
- Finding Peace and Healing: Navigating Family Estrangement During the Holidays
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt the sting of family estrangement, especially during the holidays? Explore the profound emotions tied to separation from loved ones as we seek solace in the timeless story of Joseph. Through his journey o…
- Healing and Hope Across Generations ft. Mom McGowan, The Silent Generation
Send us Fan Mail Imagine finding strength in silence and wisdom in the unspoken stories of the past. This episode brings you a heartfelt conversation with the extraordinary Mom McGowan, a 91-year-old hero from the silent generation whose r…
- Breaking the Cycle: What Can We Learn From The Silent Generation?
Send us Fan Mail Imagine a generation shaped by hardship and resilience, yet taught to hide their emotions behind a stoic facade. What happens when those silent struggles are passed down through the family tree? Join us on a thoughtful jou…
- Breaking Free from the Past: Understanding and Healing Intergenerational Trauma
Send us Fan Mail The episode about dysregulated nervous system with Lauren Starnes Internal Family Systems Episode Unlock the secrets of your past and discover how the trauma of your ancestors might be affecting your life today. Join us as…
- Building Resilience: Navigating Traumatic Stress and Finding Hope After Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Send us Fan Mail Counseling Resources: If you are feeling suicidal please call or text 988. A free, 24/7, multilingual hotline that offers crisis counseling and support for people experiencing emotional distress related to disasters: Call…
- Protecting Your Peace in Troubling Times: Faith as an Anchor
Send us Fan Mail Send us a text Patreon Link Follow on IG Facebook As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida Amy Watson is faithfully trusting in the Lord and His will while preparing to hunker down until the storm passes. Even during this ti…
- Living in a World Gone Mad
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the state of the world, finding it difficult to maintain hope and peace? Join us on the season premiere of Wednesdays with Watson as we explore how to navigate these tumultuous times with…
- Breaking the Cycle: Healing Trauma for Future Generations
Send us Fan Mail Patreon Link Follow on IG Facebook What if breaking the cycle of trauma could change not just your life but the lives of future generations? Join us on this profound journey as we kick off season seven of Wednesdays with W…
- Super Jubilee: A Journey of Forgiveness, Rest, and New Beginnings
Send us Fan Mail As I stood on the cusp of turning 50, I found myself reflecting on the rich tapestry of experiences, triumphs, and struggles that have shaped my life. Join me as I recount the monumental celebration of my 50th birthday, ap…
- The Power of Honest Conversations & Community
Send us Fan Mail This is Pt 2 of my conversation with Crissy as we step back into the early days of PTSD diagnosis. Pt 1: on Apple Podcast or Here Ever wondered how to navigate the complexities of PTSD and domestic violence? Join us in thi…
- Friendship and Faith: Overcoming Trauma's Shadows
Send us Fan Mail How do you unjumble memories when PTSD has scrambled them? In this special re-release of our first-ever Wednesdays with Watson episode, we revisit the profound conversation with Chrissy, an essential figure in my journey.…
- The Path to Recovery: Faith and Connection
Send us Fan Mail Connect on Instagram Support Podcast and its mission to help people who can not afford counseling JJ Heller's What Love Really Means Used By Permission (See License) WERE you there in 2020 when we started? These combined t…
- Finding Healing Through Faith and Community: Amy's message from Oak Hill Baptist Church, Waycross, GA
Send us Fan Mail Patreon Link What if understanding trauma as a part of life could transform your healing journey? Join us on this heartfelt episode of Wednesdays with Watson as we travel to Oak Hill Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia, an…
- Is It PTSD? Do you want to get well?
Send us Fan Mail I am the only one who sees text messages, and I would love to hear from you! Support our efforts by providing counseling scholarships. Contact Lauren Starnes-When The Body Talks Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life’s cha…
- Nurturing Hope: The Trauma Informed Foster Parent, ft Laney Gibney
Send us Fan Mail Have a question for Laney or me? Send us a text message with your Instagram handle! Amy's Instagram Laney's Instagram Want to help Laney and Matt practically? Gift cards can be sent to Laney. You can send it directly to th…
- Trauma Informed Church: The Role of Trauma-Informed Care in Church Communities, ft Dr. Catherine Jackson
Send us Fan Mail Did you send a text message? Provide your IG handle and follow on IG for a potential answer to your question: Follow Amy on Instagram Dr. Catherine Jackson on Instagram Have you ever wondered how to carry Christ's love int…
- Listening When Your Body Talks: Get Out Of Your Head ft. Lauren Starnes
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why your body seems to have a mind of its own, especially after experiencing trauma? Join me as I sit down with Lauren Starnes, a compassionate physician's assistant in psychiatric medicine, to uncover the vi…
- Charting the Course of Healing: A Personal Odyssey Through Trauma, Faith, and Redemption
Send us Fan Mail Embarking on a voyage of vulnerability, I open the treasure chest of my past where childhood trauma and the search for faith intertwine. Lydia Garner graciously steps into the interviewer's seat for this anniversary editio…
- Life After Miscarriage and Parenting Autism, Making God Bigger ft. Author Rachel Scott McDaniel & Crissy Loughridge
Send us Fan Mail Contact/Follow Rachel Contact Amy Navigating the turbulent waters of life's greatest challenges, we often find solace in shared stories of resilience. In the raw echo of personal loss and the relentless pursuit of faith, R…
- Finding Strength in Faith: Personal Journeys of Resilience and Healing
Send us Fan Mail Contact Amy Contact Takiya When Takiya La'Shaune stepped into the studio, her presence brought forth an aura of strength shaped by her own brush with childhood trauma. Our conversation, set against the backdrop of April's…
- When the Innocent Suffer: Navigating Trauma and Restoration
Send us Fan Mail Healing from the invisible wounds of childhood trauma is a journey many embark on, but few speak about with such candor and depth as we do on our podcast. Anchored by the emotionally resonant words of Antoine Fisher's poet…
- Holding Onto Faith Through Trauma: Tina Ivey’s Journey of Healing and Hope
Send us Fan Mail Follow Amy on IG Get the book Better than I Should Be by Christina Ivey When the chorus of "Jesus Loves Me" becomes more than a hymn—when it becomes a lifeline—we're reminded of the profound impact faith can have, especial…
- Loving Those Who Hurt Us: Embracing Perfect Love Beyond Trauma and Fear
Send us Fan Mail CONTACT AMY FORGIVING AN ABUSER, Amy's PERSONAL STORY As Valentine's Day approaches, our hearts and minds often turn to love—but what about when love intertwines with fear and trauma? In a deeply moving narrative, I open u…
- Accidental Hope: A Journey of Faith and Healing Through Tragedy (Cause of Accidental Death)
Send us Fan Mail Contact Amy Contact Jennifer The raw emotion of heartbreak and the quest for healing takes center stage as Jennifer Eikenhorst joins me on 'Wednesdays with the Watson.' Jennifer's story is a tapestry of pain and faith, wov…
- Harmony in Heartbreak, the Lydia & Cameron Garner Story of Faith and Fortitude
Send us Fan Mail When Lydia Gardner joined us on the Wednesdays With Watson Podcast, she brought with her a story that interweaves suffering with an unwavering strength of spirit. Her journey—a testament to faith's power in the darkest tim…