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Healing PTSD, Trauma & the Nervous System | Tracy Smaldino
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- The Shaman Stories Podcast
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Summary
Can someone truly heal after decades of trauma? In this powerful episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Tracy Smaldino, host of Trauma Rockstars, to discuss one of the most honest and inspiring healing journeys we've ever featured. After surviving a catastrophic childhood accident that left her as the only survivor, followed by years of silently carrying the weight of sexual assault and unresolved trauma, Tracy shares how meditation, nervous system healing, shadow work, and MDMA-assisted therapy transformed her life. Together, Jeremy and Tracy explore how healing isn't about finding one magic solution—it's about discovering the path that resonates with you and having the courage to walk it. In this episode, we discuss: Tracy's remarkable survival story Living with PTSD and unresolved trauma Why the nervous system holds onto trauma The truth about MDMA-assisted therapy Meditation and reconnecting with the inner child Shadow work and self-forgiveness Generational and ancestral trauma Soul retrieval and shamanic journey work Psychedelics vs. traditional therapy Why integration is the most important part of healing How trauma can become your greatest purpose Finding hope after unimaginable loss This conversation is raw, compassionate, and full of hope for anyone who has ever wondered if healing is truly possible. If this episode resonates with you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help others discover these powerful conversations. Learn more about Tracy and her work: https://traumarockstars.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577768623272 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfF2mjPEQcXMepzlntQmCow Learn more about Jeremy and his work: https://www.pnwshamanichealing.com #TraumaHealing #PTSD #MDMATherapy #ShadowWork #Meditation #NervousSyste…