From Psychologist to Patient: What Medical Trauma Taught Me About Healing with Dr. Rachel Allen

Psychologist Rachel Allen joins host Sarah Stasica to share her personal experience navigating medical trauma—first as a clinician, and then as a patient and caregiver. In this deeply personal episode, they explore birth trauma, caregiver burnout, the emotional toll of a life-altering diagnosis, and why support systems and advocacy are essential to healing.

💬 Rachel opens up about not realizing her own birth experience was trauma, finding her voice as a caregiver, and how sitting in discomfort can lead to transformation. Whether you're a patient, parent, or provider—this conversation offers hope and validation.

🧠 Topics Include:

What medical trauma feels like (even when you don’t realize it’s trauma)

The power of patient advocacy and emotional support in healthcare

How to ask for help—and how to offer it meaningfully

Why healing starts with feeling safe in your body again

✨ Healing is possible. You are not alone.

🔗 Learn more: medicaltraumasupport.com
📱 Find Rachel: everwellbehavioralhealth.com

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