Healing Out Loud
Healing Out Loud From the writer behind AboutThatJack.com, this is the real talk space where we dive into CPTSD, healing, shame, trauma, and the wild, messy journey of surviving it all, no sugarcoating, no pretending it’s pretty, just honest, raw, and sometimes funny truth.
Episodes
The holidays can be beautiful, and brutal.
In this episode, Jack talks about navigating the season with CPTSD, where twinkly lights meet old triggers and quiet grief.
It’s a reminder that you can’t do the holidays wrong when you’re doing them honestly, and that protecting your peace is its own kind of joy.
The latest Jeffrey Epstein documents are out, and for survivors of child sexual abuse, the impact can be devastating.
I’m Jack, from Healing Out Loud, and today we’re unpacking the emotional shockwaves these files send through survivors, including me.
This episode isn’t about politics or headlines, it’s about trauma, survival, and the ways systems can fail us. I share grounding tools, reflections on emotional triggers, and why it ma...
In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack dives into one of the toughest, most empowering parts of healing: accountability.
Living with CPTSD can make life messy, from intrusive thoughts and flashbacks to impulsive decisions and deep shame. But accountability isn’t about blame or perfection; it’s about taking ownership of how you respond, the choices you make, and how you show up for yourself and others.
Join Jack as he shares perso...
In this bite-sized episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack dives into the painful truth about growth: not everyone will see or accept the changes you’ve made.
After a blog post struck a chord with listeners, he explores the quiet ache of realizing that healing isn’t about proving your worth to others, it’s about learning to honor your own journey, even when those who mattered most may never recognize it.
Jack talks about acceptance withou...
Sometimes the hardest part of healing is stepping away from the people who should have been your safe space. In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack talks about why creating distance from family can be necessary for your survival and growth, how to set boundaries without guilt, and why protecting your peace is not only allowed, it’s brave.
If you’ve ever felt torn between love and self-preservation, this episode is for you. Learn ...
Join Jack, a CPTSD survivor, as he dives into the messy, human, and often taboo sides of sexuality after trauma.
In this episode, Jack busts common myths about kink, explores how trauma shapes desire, and shows why reclaiming your body and pleasure is an act of healing, not shame. Expect warmth, honesty, a touch of humor, and a few moments that might make you blush.
In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack opens up about one of the hardest parts of surviving childhood sexual abuse , learning to live inside the body that remembers it all.
From years of quiet self-disgust to slowly rebuilding trust with his own reflection, Jack shares what it’s like to grieve a body that never got to just be a body, and how therapy, truth, and time helped him see it not as the enemy, but as the survivor.
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Healing from CPTSD and trauma can feel isolating, like you’re carrying the weight of the world alone.
In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I talk about why finding a community that truly understands matters more than you might realize.
I talk about the people who’ve shown up for me, how connection can help us heal, and why giving support is just as powerful as receiving it. If you’ve ever felt alone in your journey, this episode is...
Forget the buzzwords and Instagram aesthetics, this episode dives into practical, everyday ways to show up for yourself.
Jack breaks down what reparenting really means, why it feels awkward, and how small, consistent acts of care can slowly rewire your nervous system to believe, “I’m safe now. I matter.”
Perfect for anyone ready to take the small steps toward healing and self-compassion.
In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I dive into the messy, terrifying, and surprisingly freeing process of learning who I really am beneath the layers of trauma and CPTSD. We talk about the in-between space where old survival patterns are loosening, the small shifts that signal progress, and why it’s okay not to have all the answers.
If you’ve ever felt disoriented in your healing journey, or wondered whether you’re “doing it right...
Ever been told to “just get over it” or “think positive” when dealing with trauma? In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack, who has CPTSD, breaks down the worst advice he’s ever received about trauma, and why these clichés are unhelpful, harmful, and sometimes downright ridiculous.
Through humor, personal stories, and honest reflection, Jack explores what actually supports healing and self-compassion. He also invites listeners to ...
Grief isn’t just about losing someone, it shows up in many forms for people with CPTSD: lost childhoods, lost trust, lost safety, and even lost versions of ourselves.
In this episode, I explore how grief quietly shapes our healing journey, why it’s so easy to overlook, and how acknowledging it can actually help us move forward.
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Jack opens up about why he feels safer with women than men, how childhood trauma shaped his trust, and what healing looks like as he learns to navigate relationships on his own terms.
In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I dive into a truth nobody really warns you about: healing doesn’t start with relief, it starts with breaking. I share what it’s like to tear down the walls that kept you alive, face pain you’ve been avoiding for years, and confront the parts of yourself that survival has shaped. Raw, honest, and sometimes messy, this episode is for anyone in the middle of their healing journey, or curious what ...
In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack dives into the invisible impact of trauma on survivors of CPTSD. From emotional flashbacks to the body’s survival responses, he explores how triggers show up in everyday life, especially when public events and headlines amplify past wounds. Jack shares practical ways to protect your peace, set boundaries, and stay informed without being consumed, while also speaking to allies about the role...
In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack courageously shares his story as a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse and living with CPTSD. He breaks the silence around a subject often shrouded in stigma and shame, addressing the complex emotions survivors carry, from guilt and hypervigilance to the struggle of being believed.
If you or someone you love is navigating life after sexual trauma, this episode offers hope, validation, an...
Thirteen years later, the anniversary of my abuser’s death still hits hard, because grief doesn’t follow rules. In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I talk about complicated grief, messy feelings that resurface years later, and how to hold space for healing when closure never came.
What happens when your trauma isn’t in the manual?
In this episode, we dive into why Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is so often misdiagnosed or ignored in the U.S. mental health system, and what that means for those of us living with it. From therapy to family court, workplace disputes to immigration, CPTSD goes unnamed and unprotected.
I share my personal experience with being overlooked and mislabeled, and explore how systems fail trauma sur...
Ever felt like letting someone in meant risking everything?
Like if they saw the real you, they'd walk away?
You're not alone. In this honest reflection, Jack explores the quiet ways CPTSD teaches us to hide, and how we can begin to unlearn the lie that we’re unlovable.
It's time to flip the switch from survival to self-worth.
Ever stared at your phone so long it felt like it was staring back? Yeah, me too.
Today’s episode is about that CPTSD-flavored panic spiral that can hit after sending, or not sending, a simple text. The overthinking. The shame. The imaginary arguments. All over a few words on a screen.
Let’s talk about what’s really going on when a message hits us like a tidal wave, and how to catch ourselves before we drown in it.
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