Break the cycle. Change lives.
Childhood trauma leaves invisible scars — but recovery is possible. This podcast is a powerful space for transformation, where survivors, therapists, and coaches come together to explore the real path to recovery. Hosted by Barb Varcl Smith, founder of Your Steps Counselling and Trauma Response Reprogramming method, each episode dives deep into the emotional and physical impact of trauma, revealing how it shapes our minds, bodies, and relationships.
Real stories. Deep insights. Lasting change.
Through candid conversations, expert insights, and inspiring stories of resilience, listeners discover practical tools, breakthrough strategies, and the hope they need to move forward. Whether you're navigating your own healing journey or supporting others through theirs, this podcast offers wisdom, compassion, and a roadmap to lasting change.
🔹 For survivors: Find validation, clarity, and the courage to heal.
🔹 For professionals: Gain fresh perspectives and therapeutic insights to elevate your practice.
There is a way out — and it starts here.
Break the cycle. Change lives.
Childhood trauma leaves invisible scars — but recovery is possible. This podcast is a powerful space for transformation, where survivors, therapists, and coaches come together to explore the real path to recovery. Hosted by Barb Varcl Smith, founder of Your Steps Counselling and Trauma Response Reprogramming method, each episode dives deep into the emotional and physical impact of trauma, revealing how it shapes our minds, bodies, and relationships.
Real stories. Deep insights. Lasting change.
Through candid conversations, expert insights, and inspiring stories of resilience, listeners discover practical tools, breakthrough strategies, and the hope they need to move forward. Whether you're navigating your own healing journey or supporting others through theirs, this podcast offers wisdom, compassion, and a roadmap to lasting change.
🔹 For survivors: Find validation, clarity, and the courage to heal.
🔹 For professionals: Gain fresh perspectives and therapeutic insights to elevate your practice.
There is a way out — and it starts here.

Grief as a result of the loss of a child, sibling, parent or partner is one of the underestimated sources of Childhood trauma. In reflection on everyday news of violence, natural disasters, car accidents and terminal illnesses, we are discussing how bereavement turns into complicated grief and what helpful strategies to use to adapt to the new reality of a world without loved ones.
Join trauma therapists Barb Smith Varclova and Danijela Mrdak in this conversation about what bereavement means to different members of the family and how to recognise and prevent the development of trauma responses.