Ever feel like you're stuck in survival mode—with connection just out of reach? You’re not alone. This episode dives into what happens when the walls we build to protect ourselves start keeping us from the connection we deeply need. Whether you're a first responder battling PTSD, a parent hiding behind “I’m fine,” or just someone quietly overwhelmed by life—this one's for you.

Host and fellow struggler walks through the messy middle of healing, sharing personal stories (and even a bit about expired meds and sinus rinse fails) with humor and raw honesty. From EMDR therapy to a 30-day PTSD retreat in the Utah mountains, it’s a no-BS conversation about healing through vulnerability, prayer, and one honest connection at a time.

We talk about:

• Why connection can feel dangerous when survival becomes your default

• The science and Scripture behind why we’re wired for community

• How trauma reshapes our brain—and how connection rewires it

• What real, gritty prayer can do for a mind stuck in chaos

• And how healing doesn’t require a crowd—just a small, brave step toward someone

This isn’t just about breaking isolation; it’s about breaking the lie that you have to stay stuck there. It’s about being real, being seen, and showing up—imperfectly, but together.

So if today all you can do is hit play and breathe? That’s enough. That’s connection. And it’s a damn good start.