In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather McKean interviews Ray Collins, a US Army veteran struggling with PTSD. Ray recounts his extensive military service, including harrowing experiences in Iraq that left him haunted by recurrent nightmares. Despite years of conventional therapy, Ray found little relief until a chance encounter with Mind Change work at a grief seminar. Reluctantly taking the stage, Ray underwent a transformative 40-minute session guided by Heather, reinterpreting his traumatic memories. By focusing on neutral details rather than the trauma itself, Ray experienced a profound shift, describing a newfound sense of peace and relief. Dive in! Ray’s journey underscores the power of Mind Change work in alleviating deep-seated trauma and offers a beacon of hope to others facing similar challenges.

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In this episode, you will learn:

🌟 Ray's Background: Ray, a war veteran from Iraq, faced significant stress and trauma during his service.

🤝 How Ray encountered Mind Change work.

😔 Impact of PTSD.

🎤 How a 40-minute session on stage at a Mind Change event profoundly shifted his perspective on Ray’s traumatic experiences.

🔄 How prior therapies like exposure therapy were helpful but didn't fully alleviate Ray's PTSD symptoms.

✨ How Mind Change work helped Ray reframe his traumatic memories, transitioning from nightmares to a more peaceful outlook.

🌍 How Ray's story resonated deeply with veterans and families dealing with trauma, offering hope and inspiration.

🤗 The importance of both professional help and support from loved ones in healing from trauma.

🧠 Long-Term Healing: The importance of addressing root causes and rewiring the brain's response to triggers, not just symptom management.

Episode topics:

🎙️ Welcome to the Mind Change Podcast! (00:00)

⭐️ Ray’s background and military experience (01:25)

🌟 Introduction to Mind Change work (02:51)

🎯 Initial skepticism and reluctance (03:57)

🌿 Traditional therapies for PTSD and challenges (08:16)

💤 Impact of nightmares and sleep issues despite ongoing therapeutic efforts and medication (09:24)

🌈 40-minute Mind Change on-stage session experience (10:50)

🌀 About Ray’s traumatic experience and reframing traumatic memories through Mind Change (14:32)

🌟 Lasting impact of the Mind Change session (27:38)

🌼 Hope and inspiration for those struggling with similar trauma (32:59)

🌱 The importance of seeking help and accepting support in overcoming trauma (40:51)

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