Way OUT of Childhood Trauma

Way OUT of Childhood Trauma

Trauma is not an excuse. Trauma is an explanation. Join Barb Varcl Smith, Trauma Recovery Educator, Speaker, Therapist, and creator of The Ascendance Method™, Fake Resilience™ and 5 Pillars of Self™, as she helps you understand trauma, recognise survival patterns, and reconnect with your inner strength. Through expert conversations, real stories, and practical insights, discover a different path to recovery. 🔹 For survivors: Find validation, clarity, and the courage to heal. 🔹 For professionals: Gain fresh perspectives and therapeutic insights. There is a way out — and it starts here.

Episodes

August 2, 2026 34 mins

In this episode of Way Out of Childhood Trauma, I am joined by Laura Dunworth, yoga instructor, meditation teacher, breathwork facilitator, and holistic healing practitioner who helps people reconnect with themselves through movement, breath, sound, and energy. Drawing on both her personal healing journey and years of experience supporting others, Laura shares how body-based practices can help calm the nervous system and create the...

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In this episode of Way Out of Childhood Trauma, I am joined by Tracey Cumming, Transformational Life Coach, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Practitioner, speaker, and former corporate director with more than 20 years of leadership experience.

On the outside, Tracey appeared successful. She had built a thriving career, held senior leadership positions, and managed large teams. Yet beneath that success, she was living with high-f...

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In this episode of Way Out of Childhood Trauma, I speak with Deborah Higgins, author, life coach, social worker, and survivor of childhood trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, and agoraphobia.

Agoraphobia is often misunderstood as simply being afraid to leave the house. In reality, it can become a life-limiting condition that affects relationships, opportunities, independence, and a person's sense of safety in the world.

Deborah shares he...

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In this episode of Way Out of Childhood Trauma, I am joined by Amy Haydak, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), trauma therapist, parent coach, speaker, author, and mother of two.

With more than 12 years of clinical experience supporting women, children, and families, Amy specialises in emotional regulation, generational trauma, maternal identity, and family systems. Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, ...

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In this episode of Way Out of Childhood Trauma, I am joined by Kym Power, Wellbeing Coach, Holistic Therapist, Retreat Host, and Speaker, who has spent more than three decades helping people restore their mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Kym has worked with thousands of clients, from entrepreneurs and high achievers to internationally recognised celebrities, supporting them to reclaim their energy, vitality, and sense of ...

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In this episode of Way Out of Childhood Trauma, I am joined by Kiki Ypsilanti, a Dental Surgeon, Periodontist, and Certified Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT) from Cyprus.

After nearly two decades helping patients recover from gum disease and periodontal infections, Kiki noticed something remarkable. While she could successfully treat the physical condition, many patients continued to struggle with anxiety, fear, stress, phobia...

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In this episode of Way Out of Childhood Trauma, I speak with Victoria Bailey, founder of My Me Coaching, about her deeply personal journey through childhood trauma, eating disorders, addiction, dissociation, and recovery.

Victoria shares how the coping mechanisms she developed in childhood helped her survive difficult experiences but ultimately disconnected her from herself. Together, we explore the relationship between trauma and e...

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In this episode of Way Out of Childhood Trauma, I am joined by Lucia Petrusova, RTT Practitioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and transformational coach, to explore the often-overlooked connection between trauma, identity, and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder).

Lucia shares her own journey of overcoming identity struggles, PMDD, migraines, and PTSD, and explains how unresolved emotional experiences and trauma can manifest through ...

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In this episode, trauma therapist Barb Smith Varclova discusses with Umar Sheikh how parents can prevent the development of trauma responses in young adults and how to help young adults affected by events in their childhood, such as bereavement, illness of a family member, divorce, etc.

Umar is a dedicated and results-oriented therapist situated in the city of Cambridg...

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Virginia Fox is a female empowerment and success coach as well as a best-selling author of over 40 books. A successful entrepreneur for most of her adult life, she knows exactly what challenges women face in the business world and how best to overcome them. Virginia Fox is an expert in using non-fiction books as your marketing tool for lead generation and scaling. Additionally, she uses shamanic counsellin...

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Nicholas Barnes is living proof that luck is not always about avoiding misfortune but rather triumphing over adversity. His remarkable story, though tinged with darkness, reveals the indomitable spirit of the human condition. He's not just a survivor; he's a beacon of resilience.

Nicholas not only regained the ability to walk unaided after a near-death experience but also became a dedicated athlete and founded "Incredible Warr...

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Penelope Camarata, a Therapeutic Trauma Life Coach and former First Responder in Philadelphia, supports Frontline Heroes nationwide. Her journey began after moving to Philadelphia with her children following a divorce. Motivated by the loss of a close friend, a Police Lieutenant, to suicide, she helps others overcome trauma and its challenges, offering crucial support to those on the frontlines.

How does trauma affect the dail...

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How much of our physical pain is a reaction to our emotional pain? How could we release that past to improve our physical form in the present time? Is life without pain available to us? 

These questions and more discussing trauma therapists Barb Smith Varclova from Your Steps Counselling (https://your-steps.co.uk) and Danijela Mrdak from Mindfreedom Therapy (mindfreedomtherapy.com)

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Do you sometimes ask what the reasons behind pains and illnesses are? In this episode, we discuss with Elena Dikov, RTT Therapist from Germany about how trauma manifests in the body and how working with our mindset can change that.

If you would like to contact Elena for chat or therapy, you can do it on her website elenadikov.com

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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 Varclo...

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Do you know what to do when children are affected or witness violent acts like school shootings, stabbings, and violence in the community or home? What should be the first steps and what to do to help them not to develop trauma responses which could lead to PTSD?
This episode is full of practical tips and techniques that parents, relatives, teachers and any support workers can use to help children process traumatic events in th...

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Guest on Way Out Of Childhood Trauma, RTT therapist Elsa Antheia shares her story of recovery and the significance of learning self-love, especially if we didn't get love as children. We also discuss her area of expertise, which is issues related to sexuality, because they are very often linked to childhood and lack of support, acceptance and love. It is a very interesting conversation opening eyes to a new understanding of how our...

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In our new episode Lela (Danijele Mrdak) shares her journey of recovery from childhood trauma and what helped her to stop living in trauma response. Story of hope for everybody who is recognising that their lives are affected by adverse childhood experiences and looking for a way out of trauma. 

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Very interesting interview with Jimmi Toro, artist and author, about his own journey of recovery from Childhood trauma. Jimmi shared his experience with the power of the mind, rewriting his own story and how his suppressed memories influenced his art over his whole life. It is a real lighthouse of hope for everybody who suffers from CPTSD.

You can find more about his book Heal, about his recovery journey and full of his amazing art...

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Panic attacks can cripple the ability to perform at work, at home, leave the house or participate in social life. Do you know that Panic Attacks and Anxiety are one of the easiest treatable mental states with Rapid Transformation Therapy? Listen to the conversation between Trauma Therapists Barb Smith Varclova and Danjiele Mrdak what are sources of these mental conditions and how to take steps to recovery.

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