This podcast explores trauma bonds; what they are, how they form, and why they keep us stuck in unhealthy relationships. Through psychological insight, real-life experiences, and healing-focused conversations, we unpack the abuse, emotional addiction, attachment wounds, and the path to breaking free. Designed for those seeking clarity, validation, and lasting emotional healing.
In this special 2025 reflection episode, we look back on a powerful year of trauma, transformation, and healing. From breaking generational cycles to rebuilding after emotional pain, this episode honors the journey of resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth.
Thank you to every listener who showed up, shared these conversations, left reviews, and supported this space for healing and truth. If you’ve found comfort, clarity, or courage here, please subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review to help others discover hope, healing, and transformation.
Not all narcissists are the same — and understanding the different types of narcissism can change everything. In this episode, we break down the most common narcissistic personality types, including grandiose, covert (vulnerable), malignant, communal, somatic, and cerebral narcissists.
You’ll learn how narcissistic behaviors show up in relationships, why some narcissists appear confident while others play the victim, and how narcissists often shift types depending on power, supply, and control. This episode is designed for anyone healing from narcissistic abuse, emotional manipulation, gaslighting, or chronic confusion in relationships.
Whether you’re a cycle breaker, empath, or someone seeking clarity, this episode will help you recognize patterns, trust your instincts, and protect your emotional well-being.
In a culture driven by instant gratification, many relationships are quietly collapsing under the weight of convenience. This episode explores the growing divide between convenience and commitment, and why so many people replace communication, accountability, and emotional depth with ease and escape.
We unpack how the love of power—control, ego, and dominance—is fading, and how the power of love—patience, conversation, and sacrifice—is rising for those willing to do the work. If you’ve noticed desires replacing devotion and avoidance replacing honesty, this conversation is for you.
Join us as we explore the powerful story of Sara Kelsey, a woman who battled the shadows of childhood trauma, struggles with self-identity, illness, alcoholism, and domestic abuse. Through pain, loss, and life’s harshest lessons, Sara discovered the transformative power of faith and surrender, allowing a higher source, The Creator, to guide her healing journey. In this inspiring episode, Sara shares how she turned her struggles into a testimony of resilience, spiritual growth, and hope.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration, healing from trauma, or understanding the journey from brokenness to faith, Sara’s story offers profound lessons in courage, surrender, and the power of a higher purpose.
Addicted to the Rollercoaster uncovers why abuse feels like addiction—from cortisol to dopamine, from love bombing to withdrawal. This podcast breaks down trauma bonds, toxic relationships, and self-destructive cycles using science, psychology, and spiritual recovery. Perfect for listeners seeking healing, education, empowerment, and escape from the emotional rollercoaster of abusive patterns.
In this episode, we explore a powerful shift happening in our world:
Gone is the love of power; now begins the rise of the power of love.
When darkness feels overwhelming and trust feels broken, we talk about how love, compassion, and connection become not just choices, but lifelines.
In this episode, we dive deep into how your mindset directly shapes the life you live. If you've ever wondered why peace feels hard to find, or why happiness feels temporary, the answer often begins in the way we think, respond, and believe.
We break down how positive thinking rewires the brain, reduces stress, strengthens emotional resilience, and opens the door to a more meaningful and peaceful life. You'll hear reflection points, mindset shifts, and real examples of how choosing a better thought can change the course of your day, and eventually, your entire life.
Whether you're healing, rebuilding, or simply wanting to grow, this episode gives you the tools to:
If you're ready to step into a life filled with purpose, joy, and peace, this is your episode.
Thanksgiving has the highest domestic violence rates of the year-and I've lived through the trauma and loss it causes. If you're in an abusive relationship, this is your warning: leave while you still can. They DO NOT change. Choose safety, choose life, choose you!
**WARNING: Content can be triggering.
Viewer discretion advised.**
In this episode, we break down why narcissists thrive in today's online dating world. From love-bombing to breadcrumbing and manipulation, we uncover the psychological tactics narcissists use to hook, drain, and discard their partners. Have awareness to spot red flags early, protect your emotional health, and avoid trauma-bonding cycles.
In this episode, we expose the hidden tactics of emotional manipulation…when false stories and fake concern are used to control, blame, and confuse. Many victims are left questioning their own reality, carrying the weight of someone else’s insecurities.
It’s time to break that cycle.
Today Kerie gives a situation that happened with her personally and uncovers how manipulation disguises itself as love, how to recognize control behind “care,” and how to reclaim your truth and power.
If you’ve ever been gaslighted, blamed, or made to doubt yourself…this episode will help you see through the lies and find your voice again.
In this episode, we peel back the layers of the ego…the voice that tells us who we are, what we deserve, and what we must protect. The ego can be our armor, but it can also be our cage. Together, we'll explore how ego shows up in our thoughts, relationships, and daily choices, and how awareness can turn it from an enemy into a teacher.
From self-image to self-sabotage, this conversation dives deep into what happens when we start seeing ourselves beyond the mask.
In this raw and empowering Bottoms Up episode, Kerie talks about the courage it takes to walk away from what no longer serves you…whether it’s toxic relationships, draining jobs, or situations that steal your peace.
Discover the true power of walking away, how to recognize when it’s time to let go, and how to rebuild stronger, freer, and more aligned with your worth.
In this powerful episode, we listen to Nicky Clinch (Host of The Infinite Potential of Being Human) as we listen to her experience in Peru. Nicky explains how healing our emotional wounds helps us adjust to a higher frequency and live more consciously. Too often, we see the world through the lens of our past pain, trauma, and others’ opinions; but true growth happens when we awaken to the present moment.
Join us as we discuss how to shift from the subconscious patterns of yesterday into the conscious awareness of today. Nicky explains how it’s important to let go of what no longer serves you, raise your vibration, and align your energy with peace, purpose, and self-love.
In this episode of Bottoms Up, we explore the power of breaking silence and sharing our stories. What if the pain you once hid could become the hope someone else needs to survive? Kerie sits with Host, Jo Taylor of Unrestrained Boldness™ | True Silence Stories Podcast and dives into the importance it takes to speak your truth after trauma, the healing that comes from vulnerability, and the ripple effect of survival stories in creating connection and change.
In this powerful episode of Bottoms Up, host Kerie Hamilton sits down with Kimberly to discuss the realities of college campus safety and the lasting impact of trauma after a violent incident. Kimberly opens up about her personal experience at the University of Iowa, sharing how one life-changing event shaped her perspective on student safety, awareness, and healing. Together, Kerie and Kimberly explore how campuses can do better to protect students, the importance of mental health resources, and how survivors can reclaim their power through faith, resilience, and community support.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this powerful episode, “The Demons We Face: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence,” explores how the pain and darkness we experience must never define who we become. Join us as we discuss the emotional and spiritual battles survivors face, the importance of healing through faith and self-love, and how to rise above trauma without letting it harden your heart.
Through raw conversations, survivor stories, and reflections on resilience, this episode brings awareness, hope, and empowerment to anyone struggling to break free from abuse. Together, we shed light on the truth: the demons we face, we must not become.
In this powerful episode of Bottoms Up, Kerie Hamilton sits down with Dr. Greg Linkowski, a retired radiologist and trauma survivor, for an inspiring conversation about healing, faith, and transformation.
Dr. Linkowski opens up about his personal journey; from enduring childhood trauma and the pain of loss to finding hope, love, and purpose through medicine and faith. Together, Kerie and Dr. Linkowski explore the strength it takes to overcome adversity, the importance of reaching out for help, and how resilience and love can guide us through life’s darkest moments.
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that even in the deepest pain, there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
In this inspiring episode of BottomsUp with Kerie Hamilton, I sit down with Colin Eckstrand to explore his extraordinary life journey and his deep connection to the Baha’i Faith. From growing up in sports to experiencing profound spiritual events throughout his life, Colin shares how faith, resilience, and purpose have guided his path.
Colin’s reflections on the Baha’i teachings of unity, love, and interconnectedness are more than words…they are a living example of how spirituality can shape the way we walk through the world. His story is a reminder that even in the ordinary, we can find the extraordinary when we remain open to life’s deeper meaning.
This episode is filled with insights on spirituality, resilience, and living with purpose. If you’re searching for hope, connection, or inspiration, Colin’s story will encourage you to see life through a lens of wonder and faith.
In this inspiring episode, Kerie sits down with narrative coach and speaker Jarrett Vagle, the founder of Changed-Life. After surviving a devastating motorcycle accident that left him with only one arm, Jarrett shares his powerful story of rebuilding from the ground up…navigating disability, loss, and deep questions of identity.
Through his journey, Jarrett reminds us that resilience isn’t about avoiding hardship, but about rising again, rewriting our stories, and choosing to see ourselves not as broken, but as becoming.
Join us for a heartfelt conversation on courage, authenticity, and the power of reclaiming your narrative. You’ll walk away encouraged to reflect on the story you’re telling yourself and whether it’s holding you back or helping you move forward.
✨ Connect with Jarrett at changed-life.com and follow his journey on social media.