Triggers and Transformation: Managing Rage After TraumaIn this episode of the FOF podcast, sexual trauma specialists Claire Horner and Dr. SaDohl Jones discuss anger and rage, particularly in the context of healing from sexual trauma. They explore the differences between anger and rage, the impact of past experiences on current emotions, and the role of triggers such as loss, trust issues, and hypervigilance. They also delve into the influence of sensory inputs and unmet expectations on rage, em

Welcome to the FOF (Freak Out Free) Podcast, where we assist survivors, helpers, and allies of sexual trauma in their healing journey. Hosted by Claire Horner and Dr. SaDohl Jones, who are both sexual trauma specialists, this episode delves into the complexities of healing from sexual trauma without getting stuck in triggering situations. Claire and Dr. SaDohl share their extensive 40 years of combined experience while emphasizing that you are your own best resource. This episode also explores

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. SaDohl and Claire (CJ) come together for a deeply personal and unflinchingly honest conversation about the film Promising Young Woman . Released in 2020, the movie struck a cultural nerve with its raw depiction of trauma, gender-based violence, gaslighting, and institutional complicity—and the co-hosts are revisiting it now because its themes remain heartbreakingly relevant. Before diving in, Dr. SaDohl and Claire invite listeners to take a grounding mom

In this episode of the Freak Out Free podcast, Dr. SaDohl and Claire are joined by psychologist and mother Dr. Maya Weir to unpack the complexities of birth trauma. They explore how birth experiences intersect with past trauma, the evolving ways we identify as survivors, and the power of somatic healing. Dr. Weir shares insights on processing trauma through body-centered therapy, supporting early parenthood, and creating emotional safety during recovery. Whether you’re a parent, birth worker, or

In this episode of the FOF Podcast, Dr. SaDohl and Claire dive deep into the nuanced intersection of trauma and identity in today’s chaotic world. What happens when your personal history of trauma gets reactivated by current events? How do our identities—race, gender, socioeconomic status, family systems, and more—shape the way we experience triggers, anxiety, and instability? With honesty and vulnerability, Dr. SaDohl and Claire explore how past wounds can be stirred up by today's political cl

Join Claire and Dr. SaDohl, sexual trauma specialists, as they delve into key topics from a recent listener poll. Celebrate the FOF podcast's second anniversary and explore discussions on grounding techniques, group therapy, somatic healing, and military sexual trauma (MST). Discover insights into trusting your gut, finding safe individuals, and incorporating fun and creative outlets in your healing journey. This episode aims to provide listeners with valuable resources and support for navigatin