Michael on Trauma Without the Pain: The Cortina Method That’s Changing PTSD Forever

Kicking off this mind-blowing conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Trauma Resolution Expert Michael Cortina, the creator of The Cortina Method. This groundbreaking, brain-based approach helps people heal trauma without reliving a single moment of pain. From frustration with outdated therapy models to developing a 90% effective trauma-healing process, Michael brings the kind of hope and clarity our hurting world desperately needs.

Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 2 million downloads and counting.

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Mental Health Quote

“Hope is great — but real healing is when you leave with joy, energy, and relief.” — inspired by Michael Cortina

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Episode Description

What if healing trauma didn’t have to hurt? What if you never had to relive a single painful memory again? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Michael Cortina, founder and creator of The Cortina Method — a brain-based methodology designed to resolve trauma, PTSD, and deeply rooted emotional pain without retraumatization. And yes… It’s as life-changing as it sounds.

Michael shares how years of witnessing clients suffer through traditional therapy models — reliving trauma, crying through sessions, leaving drained instead of hopeful — pushed him to rethink everything we’ve been taught about healing. His frustration with old-school approaches and his belief that “there has to be a better way” led him to develop a method so effective that many people report complete symptom resolution in a single session.

Together, the trio dives into why reliving trauma isn’t necessary, how the brain actually reprocesses pain, what “conscious ketchup” means, and why hope isn't the goal — true resolution is. Michael also opens up about the backlash he faced for challenging outdated mental health systems… and why he refuses to stop.

If you’ve ever wished healing could be faster, gentler, or more empowering, this episode will expand your entire understanding of what’s possible. Real transformation doesn’t have to be torture — and Michael is here to prove it.

Keywords: trauma resolution, PTSD healing, brain-based therapy, emotional healing, The Cortina Method, trauma recovery without reliving, subconscious reprocessing, mental health innovation, trauma treatment breakthrough, healing trauma gently, therapist burnout solutions, brain rewiring, limiting beliefs healing, emotional pain relief, sustainable trauma healing

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Meet Our Guest — Michael Cortina

Michael Cortina is a Trauma Resolution Expert and the Founder, Creator, and CEO of The Cortina Method. This brain-based healing methodology resolves trauma and disturbing emotions without requiring people to revisit painful memories. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, Michael is a national keynote speaker, international PTSD authority, and leader in cutting-edge trauma intervention. His groundbreaking work on PTSD was published in Frontiers in Psychiatry in 2024.

People worldwide seek Michael’s services and trainings, and his work has been featured across ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS, THE CW, and 400+ media outlets.

Connect with Michael:
Website: https://michaelcortina.com/
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