In this powerful episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock talks with Stephanie Hutchins, author of See Through: The Art and Cost of Radical Transparency. Together, they explore what it means to live authentically after trauma — setting boundaries, embracing imperfection, and embodying post-traumatic growth.

Stephanie shares her journey from high-functioning trauma to embodied healing, discussing how listening to the body and nervous system leads to genuine transformation.

✨ Topics Covered:

• What radical transparency looks like in real life

• Setting boundaries without losing yourself

• Healing the nervous system after trauma

• High-functioning trauma and authenticity

• Post-traumatic growth and self-compassion

About the Guest:

Stephanie M. Hutchins, PhD, is the author of See Through: The Art and Cost of Radical Transparency in a World That Profits from Pretending, as well as three earlier books on trauma recovery: Transformation After Trauma, Reclaim Your Life After Trauma, and Moving Forward. She is the founder of Serotinous Life, where she helps people healing from trauma harness the power of post-traumatic growth and reclaim authorship of their stories. A former college professor with fourteen years of experience teaching anatomy and physiology, Stephanie integrates science, embodiment, and coaching tools—including certifications in life coaching, wellness coaching, stress management, yoga, and NLP—into her work. Grounded in lived experience of childhood abuse, sudden loss, and high-functioning suffering, she guides others to move beyond survival and into integration, proving that healing isn't about erasing the past but about learning to live fully seen, even with the scars.

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In this deeply moving episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock sits down with Patrice Griffin, writer, activist, and survivor who courageously fought for justice after enduring years of sexual abuse by members of the Black Watch Movement and X Clan. For more on her story, listen to her episode in Season 1 after releasing her book, The Unconscious Community.

Patrice shares how she used the Child Victims Act to win her civil cases, her five-year legal battle for accountability, and how therapy and advocacy became the foundation of her healing.

Together, Lorilee and Patrice discuss: 💬 The emotional toll of reliving trauma in the justice system ⚖️ How the Child Victims Act changed the game for survivors 🧠 The power of trauma-informed care and mental health support ❤️ Turning pain into purpose through advocacy and community 🌍 The importance of believing survivors and protecting children

Patrice is also the founder of Patrice’s Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering children in underserved communities through education and awareness.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of child sexual abuse and trauma. Please take care of yourself while listening.

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When writer and mother Amber Sweet Davis heard the words “your child has cancer,” her world changed forever. In this powerful episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock sits down with Amber to discuss her emotional memoir, Please Don’t Die — a raw, unfiltered look at motherhood, trauma, grief, and resilience in the face of unimaginable loss.

Amber opens up about her four-year-old son’s neuroblastoma diagnosis, the emotional and physical toll of treatment, and how writing became her lifeline. Together, they explore what it means to mother through fear, find strength in vulnerability, and hold on to love and hope even in the darkest seasons.

This episode is for anyone navigating grief, parenting through crisis, or healing after trauma — a reminder that survival isn’t about perfection, but about the courage to keep showing up with an open heart.

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