The Problem With PTSD…

Episode 1: A Deep Dive into Trauma and Recovery | Jason Blankfield & Tal Hartuv. In this episode of The Mind-Bending Podcast, I explore with Jason Blankfield the realities of post-traumatic stress disorder. Trauma gave birth to suicidal thoughts, hypervigilance, social isolation, insomnia, rage, and depression. It was hardly surprising that some people did not … Read more

Writing Your Way Into Health

Episode 2: How Writing Can Help in Your PTSD Recovery | Jason Blankfield & Tal Hartuv. In this episode of The Mind-Bending Podcast, Jason Blankfield and I discuss writing as a tool for processing trauma, a means of healing and self-expression. I share some writing tips and exercises which helped me in my journey towards mental … Read more

The Dangers Of Victimhood

Episode 3: Avoiding The Victimhood Trap While Recovering From PTSD | Jason Blankfield & Tal Hartuv. In this episode of The Mind-Bending Podcast, Jason Blankfield and I explore the notion of victimhood. Seeing ourselves as perpetual victims is a death blow to self-esteem. Victimhood also has a shelf-life with those we love. I share how I have learned … Read more

How to Beat Trauma

Episode 4: Resilience and Growth: Navigating the Aftermath of Trauma | Jason Blankfield & Tal Hartuv In this episode of The Mind-Bending Podcast, Jason Blankfield and I speak about the effect trauma has on our personality, emotions and character. I also share some ideas for rediscovering the joyful essence in life following my brutal encounter with death, and … Read more