Natural Born Red Head

Natural Born Red Head

Um...your Natural Born Red Head, a perineum in a taint world, celebrates the voices in her head that are either deep, rich, and profound or swell genitalia jokes - short, long, major, and minor. Through a series of interviews and her own thoughts - she shares a desire to make masculine and feminine energies more cohesive. Red Head addresses spirituality, psychology, neurology, philosophy, and comedy. Like, subscribe, and reach out to naturalborn.redhead23@gmail.com via www.naturalbornredhead.com with a question/quandary. She wants to spare you grief and incite joy. Heal thyself, heal the world. Jai Ma.

Episodes

Red Head Recovers From Reveal And Is, As Always, Able to Find The Joy

October 31, 2025 • 23 mins
In this heartfelt episode, Joanne opens up about her journey with weight loss, the healing power of comedy, and her experiences with trauma and recovery. She reflects on her struggles with complex trauma, her mixed emotions from the week, and her ongoing efforts to spare others grief and incite joy, as she applies healing work to continued challenges. Joanne also shares her aspirations for writing a screenplay and her thoughts on t...
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MORE Complexities of Trauma, Addiction, and Family Dynamics - When Does It End?

October 30, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode, Joanne speaks to the intricate issues surrounding trauma, CPTSI, and the impact of familial relationships. She shares personal stories and dreams that highlight the rise of rage in women, the challenges of growing up in a large family, and the effects of substance abuse. Joanne also discusses dissociative episodes, coping mechanisms, and the long-term impact of abuse on brain health. Through candid anecdotes and re...
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Unveiling Family Rage and a History That Began at Age Four (?), And Laid the Foundation for Nearly Life Long Dissociative Experiences

October 29, 2025 • 33 mins
In this emotionally challenging and revealing episode, Joanne opens up about her struggles with sibling abuse and the severe impacts of rage/covert attacks.  She recounts a recent disturbing letter from her brother and discusses the impact of these familial relationships on her development of C-PTSI and the influence on her marital choice.  Literally, 50 years of off and on abuse.  Courts do not uphold restraining orders, despite b...
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Understanding The Antisocial Realm of Abuse and Its DEEP Impacts

October 28, 2025 • 16 mins
Joanne discusses the complex topic of covert abuse, drawing from a recent podcast. She shares personal experiences of abuse that veered into the antisocial realm and distinguishes between sociopathy and psychopathy. This episode explores covert continuous abuse - via childhood and marital relationships and its subtle, insidious tactics. Joanne emphasizes the importance of recognizing these behaviors and setting boundaries. Boundari...
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Red Head Opens Up More…Shocker… About Her Healing and the Freeze Response

October 27, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode, Joanne opens up about an unexpected morning ordeal involving her escapist cat, Harry, which triggered a deeper discussion about unexpected events and the freeze response. Joanne continues to try and spare you grief, from sharing her personal experiences with abuse, both overt and covert, and how it has shaped her understanding of trauma-induced codependency. She delves into Peter Walker's insights on complex PTSI (...
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She’s Addressing Her Calling: Sparing Grief and Inciting Joy with Joanne

October 24, 2025 • 24 mins
In this deeply introspective episode, Joanne tackles the complex emotions surrounding grief and how it transforms into love and joy. She reflects on her conversation with Melanie, shares her journey of writing a book via voice-to-text, and discusses the challenges of being a neurodivergent thinker. Joanne delves into the teachings of Carl Jung, Caroline Myss, and Peter Crone while seeking to bridge generational gaps and respecting ...
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Healing Through Connection: Navigating Grief & Embracing Joy with Joanne

October 23, 2025 • 20 mins
Join Red Head as she dives into an intense and heartfelt conversation about grief, healing, and the importance of forming genuine human connections. In this episode, she shares personal experiences of overcoming profound sadness, the role of AI in human emotions, and the transformative power of humor. Joanne offers advice to those struggling with family relationships and mental health, emphasizing the significance of self-discovery...
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Navigating Family Estrangement: Insights and Healing with Melanie Diotte

October 22, 2025 • 29 mins
In this third episode, host Joanne and guest Melanie Diotte, www.eximiuspersonnel.ca  continue to delve into the complex and emotionally charged topic of family estrangement. With a focus on understanding and healing, they share personal experiences and discuss the impact of multi-generational trauma, abusive relationships, and the modern challenges faced by parents and children. The episode features real-life comments from TikTok,...
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Navigating Grief and Understanding Family Dynamics with Melanie Diotte

October 21, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode, Red Head discusses the complexities of grief, family dynamics, and the concept of 'toxic' relationships with guest Melanie Diotte, www.eximiuspersonnel.ca . The conversation addresses the modern disturbing trend of younger generations choosing to go 'no contact' with parents, often labeling them as toxic for various reasons that might not always justify such action. They acknowledge ‘no contact’ where warranted. Jo...
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Multi-Generational Trauma and Parental Forgiveness: A Deep Dive with Melanie Diotte

October 20, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode, Joanne speaks to Melanie Diotte. Melanie hails from Canada, and owns Eximius Personnel, www.eximiuspersonnel.ca  She is a Recruiter, Life and Career Coach.  Joanne and Melanie start off discussing the complexities of multi- generational trauma and estrangement. Melanie, a proud mother and life coach, shares her personal and professional journey, including the impact of losing her spouse and her transition into life...
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Navigating Dementia and Alzheimer's: A Personal Journey with Joanne

October 17, 2025 • 27 mins
In this heartfelt episode, Joanne shares her deeply personal experiences caring for her mom with dementia and Alzheimer's. She discusses the emotional challenges of managing her mom's disease, the cognitive cruelty of current standard testing for said, and her mixed feelings about Hospice care. Joanne provides insight into the ways she maintained her mom's dignity and her mom’s use of THC to ease her final months/days.
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Navigating Grief, Self-Sabotage, and Spiritual Awakening

October 16, 2025 • 24 mins
In this introspective episode, Joanne ventures deep into her personal journey through grief, self-sabotage, and spiritual awakening. She shares vivid anecdotes from her life, like witnessing a poignant moment in nature and recalling childhood memories, to illustrate her emotional and psychological experiences. Joanne also discusses self-care, recognizing the impact of her choices, and uncovering repressed rage. She touches on her s...
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Exploring PTSD, C-PTSD, and Dissociation with Dr. Robert Stein

October 15, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode, Joanne, still joined by Dr. Stein, delves into the complexities of PTSD and C-PTSD. They discuss the impacts of grief, dissociation, and coping mechanisms such as alcohol use. Dr. Stein shares poignant stories from his experiences, including the survival mechanisms of a Holocaust survivor and the dissociative states observed in abuse victims. They also explore differences in how individuals handle trauma, the role ...
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Understanding Grief, PTSD, and C-PTSD: A Journey of Healing and Insights

October 14, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of Natural Born Red Head, Dr. Stein and Joanne discuss the complexities of grief, PTSD, and C-PTSD. She shares her personal experiences and explores how acute stress responses can evolve into long-term conditions. The conversation dives deep into the differences between wartime trauma experienced by veterans, the failures of early debriefing interventions, and the impact of chronic emotional abuse. Joanne also empha...
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Understanding Brain Injuries and Cognitive Rehabilitation with Dr. Robert Stein

October 13, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of Natural Born Red Head, Joanne is joined by Dr. Robert Stein, a neuropsychologist and partner at the Center for Neurobehavioral Health in Lancaster, PA. They discuss the impact of brain injuries, the roles of the frontal lobe, and techniques for cognitive rehabilitation. Dr. Stein shares his professional journey and insights into compensatory and remediative strategies, including the use of video games and reading...
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Navigating Estrangement, Trauma, and Healing with Joanne

October 10, 2025 • 31 mins
Join Joanne as she shares a deeply personal and candid conversation about dealing with trauma, estrangement, and the challenges of emotional and psychological abuse. Listen in as she delves into personal anecdotes, the effects of substances, and the importance of mental health awareness. Joanne explores her experiences with laughter and crying as coping mechanisms and discusses broader themes of family dynamics and personal growth....
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Navigating Family Estrangement and Individual Growth

October 9, 2025 • 28 mins
In episode four of the series, Joanne and her guest, Pam, discuss the complexities of family estrangement, the challenges of maintaining relationships, and personal growth. They delve into personal anecdotes about the impacts of familial relationships on their lives and the difficult decisions they've faced. Conversations touch on estrangement from children, the influence of siblings, and the emotional hurdles in seeking reconcilia...
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More with Pam: Finding Strength

October 8, 2025 • 31 mins
In episode three, Red Head and Pam continue to discuss Pam's childhood, family struggles, and journey to self. Pam reflects on attending Joanne’s Aunt Carol's funeral and the impact her Aunt Carol had on her life. They delve into painful memories of Pam's upbringing, including the blatant favoritism shown to her brother and the emotional abuse she endured. She also explores the strained relationship with her daughter and her husban...
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Unraveling Family Ties: Pam's Journey of Estrangement and Survival

October 7, 2025 • 30 mins
In this gripping episode, Joanne continues the conversation with Pam, diving deep into the complex relationships with her children and the lasting impact of her tumultuous relationship with her parents. Pam shares her struggles with estrangement, the heartbreaking experiences with her daughter, who suffered a traumatic brain injury, and the revelation of being cast out of her family. Join us as Pam bravely discusses her journey of ...
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Navigating Childhood Trauma: Pam's Journey to Healing

October 6, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode, Red Head sits down with her childhood North Fork friend, Pam, to discuss her traumatic upbringing with an abusive alcoholic mother and a father who struggled to provide protection. Pam shares her journey from experiencing emotional and physical abuse, dealing with the resurfacing of repressed memories in college, to the challenging interaction with her family when confronting her past. The conversation also touches...
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