When the storm passes, what’s left behind isn’t just physical damage—it’s emotional, too. From raging wildfires in California to devastating floods in Kentucky and the relentless impact of hurricanes in the Carolinas and Florida, extreme weather events leave a lasting psychological mark.
In this episode, Meteorologist Amy Freeze talks with Samantha Silverman, LCSW, from Silver Linings Mental Health in Colorado, to explore the mental health effects of natural disasters. A former Wall Street associate turned trauma therapist—and a 9/11 survivor—Samantha shares her personal journey from rebuilding her own life to helping others navigate storm-related anxiety and PTSD.
Together, they unpack:
🌪️ The emotional impact of natural disasters – from loss and grief to resilience and recovery
🌦️ Weather-related PTSD – its hallmarks and how it manifests differently than other types of trauma
⚡ Storm phobias and anxiety – why some people fear extreme weather and how to manage those fears
🌈 Finding the silver lining – strategies for coping, rebuilding, and supporting children through disaster-induced trauma
Whether you’ve personally experienced a weather catastrophe or simply fear the next big storm, this episode offers insight, hope, and practical tools to weather the emotional storms of life.
🔊 Tune in now to discover the silver lining in storm phobias!
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Amy Freeze is an independent Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and Television Host. A six-time Emmy Award-winning meteorologist and television host, Freeze went to FOX Weather from WABC-TV in New York. Since 2011, she was part of the station's weather team, where she also hosted several broadcast specials and the popular Eyewitness News Weekend Morning Edition. Find out more about Amy’s career on https://amyfreeze.com/
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