Podcast
MENTAL HEALTH BYTES
Hosted by Rahul K Maharaj · EN
“Your Trauma Talks” proudly presents a new chapter in mental‑health education and real conversation.
Welcome to MENTAL HEALTH BYTES, where Dr. Tash Reddy, an esteemed Doctor with deep clinical expertise, joins Rah (MrTraumaTalks) to break down the truths we all need to hear.
This series offers rare, accessible, and evidence‑based guidance on mental wellness — delivered with honesty, compassion, and real‑world insight. Together, Rah and Dr. Tash demystify mental‑health disorders, unpack emotional struggles, and bring clarity to the topics most people are afraid to talk about.
This isn’t just a talk show.
It’s a lifeline.
It’s a space to learn, to heal, and to remember that YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Tune in LIVE:
🗓️ Every Wednesday
⏰ 12 PM EST
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Join the conversation. Ask your questions. Get real answers from a trusted professional.
Your healing matters — and this is where it begins.
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Paul Anthony Full Force Interview on Healing Music and Survival
4w ago00:29:22Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailPaul Anthony from the legendary group Full Force sits down with Rah "Mr. Trauma Talks" for a raw and powerful conversation about his life, his music, and his healing. Paul opens up about surviving cancer, the spiritual and emotional journey that changed him, and the strength he found through family, faith, and purpose.He takes us back to singing on the streets at age 12, the rise of Full Force, the impact of his brothers, and the legacy they built together. Paul also speaks about the upcoming Resilience Mental Health Conference at the Palladium Times Square and invites the world to come out and be part of something meaningful.This interview is real, emotional, inspiring, and filled with wisdom from a man who has lived through the fire and came out stronger.#PaulAnthony #FullForce #CancerSurvivor #HealingJourney #Resilience #MrTraumaTalks #RahSpeaks #MusicLegends #SurvivorStories #Motivation2026 #InspirationDaily #MentalHealthMatters #NYCEvents #BroadwayConference #PalladiumTimesSquare #RealConversations #LifeAfterTrauma #EmotionalInterview #HealingStory #LegendaryVoices
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Betrayal, Boundaries, and Mental Health
4w ago01:09:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailUnderstanding Love, Trust, and Emotional DisordersThis week on Mental Health Bytes, Rah MrTraumaTalks sits down with trauma informed empowerment voice Dr Tash Reddy for a powerful conversation about betrayal, emotional wounds, and how certain mental health conditions can complicate relationships and trust.Betrayal cuts deep. Whether it comes from partners, family, or friends, the emotional aftermath can leave lasting scars. In this episode, Rah and Dr Tash explore how experiences of betrayal intersect with conditions such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and ADHD, and how emotional regulation, attachment patterns, and trauma history can influence relationship dynamics.Dr Tash shares insight into why individuals struggling with emotional regulation disorders may experience relationships more intensely, how betrayal can trigger deep psychological responses, and what both partners and individuals can do to navigate healing, accountability, and boundaries.This episode is not about blame. It is about understanding human behavior, emotional triggers, and how people can move from cycles of hurt toward healthier relationships and self awareness.Through honest conversation and trauma informed insight, Rah and Dr Tash unpack how betrayal affects identity, trust, and healing while offering listeners tools to recognize patterns, set boundaries, and rebuild emotional stability.Because healing does not come from silence.It comes from understanding.Mental Health Bytes podcastDr Tash Reddy interviewbetrayal trauma recoveryBPD relationships explainedbipolar disorder and relationshipsADHD emotional regulationhealing after betrayaltrauma informed relationshipsmental health and trust issuesrelationship psychology podcast#MentalHealthBytes#MrTraumaTalks#DrTashReddy#BetrayalTrauma#BPDawareness#BipolarAwareness#TraumaHealing#MentalHealthMatters#RelationshipHealing#EmotionalHealth#BreakTheStigma#HealingJourney
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Feel to Heal: Why High‑Functioning People Break Down in Silence
4w ago01:12:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail Mental Health Bytes, hosts Rah (Mr. Trauma Talks) and Dr. Tash Reddy sit down with Sharyn Nichols, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Life Guide with over 30 years of experience in emotional wellness, trauma‑informed healing, and holistic mental health.Sharyn works with high‑functioning people who appear strong and capable on the outside but silently struggle with overwhelm, numbness, overthinking, people‑pleasing, and survival‑mode coping. She reframes these behaviors not as failures, but as intelligent survival strategies shaped by the nervous system.Sharyn introduces her Feel to Heal framework — a practical, compassionate process that helps people pause, ground, name their emotions, understand what’s underneath, and respond with clarity instead of self‑abandonment. She explains why healing isn’t about “getting over it,” but about creating enough safety in the body to feel what’s true without shutting down or becoming flooded.This conversation blends trauma‑informed education with heart‑centered guidance. Viewers will learn how to break repeated emotional patterns, build self‑trust, and reconnect with their true selves. Whether you’re overwhelmed, disconnected, or tired of pretending to be “fine,” this episode will help you feel seen — and give you tools you can use immediately.hashtag#MentalHealthByteshashtag#MrTraumaTalkshashtag#DrTashReddyhashtag#TraumaHealinghashtag#FeelToHealhashtag#EmotionalWellnesshashtag#MentalHealthMattershigh‑functioning anxiety helpemotional overwhelm supportnervous system regulationholistic mental healthCBT for traumaKundalini emotional healingFeel to Heal frameworktherapist Sharyn Nicholstrauma‑informed therapymind body spirit healingcoping with stress and traumaemotional numbness recoverymental health podcast NYCYour Trauma Talks / Mr. Trauma Talks
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Lets Talk Mental Health and Energy
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Get Over It: The Truth About Healing, Mindset, and Betrayal
Apr 201:13:12Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Mental Health Bytes, Dr. Tash and Rah (MrTraumaTalks) sit down with the incredible Dr. Jennifer Paweleck‑Bellingrodt — “Dr. Jen” — a licensed clinical psychologist, former Army psychologist, author, speaker, and unapologetic truth‑teller.With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Jen has helped thousands of people break through trauma, betrayal, indecision, marriage struggles, and the self‑limiting beliefs that keep us stuck. She brings her signature no‑nonsense approach to this conversation, blending psychology, mindset, humor, and raw honesty.Together, we dive into:The trauma people hide behind “I’m fine”Why mindset and attitude determine everythingHow betrayal pain transforms into personal powerThe truth about marriage, communication, and emotional survivalWhy so many people stay stuck in indecisionThe seven self‑limiting beliefs that block successHer journey from Army psychologist to bestselling authorHow to “get over yourself” and finally move forwardDr. Jen is the author of:Fix Your Freaking Marriage You’re Not Crazy: The Perimenopause Survival Guide Get Over It: The No‑Nonsense Guide to Transforming Betrayal Pain into Lasting Power You are not alone.#MentalHealthBytes#MrTraumaTalks#DrTashReddy#DrJen#JenniferBellingrodt#TraumaHealing#MindsetMatters#FixYourFreakingMarriage#YouAreNotCrazy#GetOverIt#MentalHealthPodcast#TraumaRecovery#HealingJourney#PsychologistTalks#BetrayalTrauma
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Own Your Story Own Your Power with Yvonne Chotzen
Feb 2601:04:11Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on Mental Health Bytes, Rah MrTraumaTalks returns with Part 2 of an unforgettable conversation with Yvonne Chotzen — award winning Hollywood television movie producer, attorney, and storytelling strategist.In Part 1, we uncovered the power of narrative.In Part 2, we go deeper.This episode explores what happens after you recognize your story. How do you own it? How do you monetize it? How do you heal through it? And how do you use it to create impact without losing yourself?Yvonne shares powerful insight into authenticity, personal branding, emotional intelligence, and the psychology behind influence. We talk about how trauma shapes identity, how belief drives business, and why the story you avoid is often the story that sets you free.This is not just about storytelling.This is about reclaiming your voice.This is about turning pain into purpose.This is about power.Hosted by Rah MrTraumaTalks, this episode challenges you to stop hiding, start owning, and step fully into the life you are meant to lead.Your story is not your weakness.It is your leverage.Show: Mental Health Bytes with Rah MrTraumaTalksGuest: Yvonne ChotzenFormat: Virtual InterviewTheme: Storytelling, Mental Health, Identity, Personal Branding, EntrepreneurshipDuration: 30 to 45 minutesRelease Date: WednesdayMental health podcastStorytelling for entrepreneursPersonal branding and authenticityTurning trauma into purposeWomen in business leadershipHollywood producer mindsetEmotional intelligence in businessHealing through storytellingFaith and entrepreneurshipMindset transformation podcast#MentalHealthBytes#MrTraumaTalks#YvonneChotzen#StorytellingPower#OwnYourStory#PersonalBranding#TraumaToTriumph#EntrepreneurMindset#WomenInLeadership#HealingJourney#MindsetShift#EmotionalIntelligence#PurposeDriven#PodcastInterview#Believe
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The Power of Your Story From Trauma to Influence
Feb 2201:08:41Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on Mental Health Bytes, Rah MrTraumaTalks is joined by award winning Hollywood television movie producer and attorney Yvonne Chotzen alongside trauma informed empowerment voice Dr Tash Reddy for a powerful conversation on storytelling, identity, and personal transformation.Yvonne Chotzen brings her unique expertise from both the legal world and Hollywood production to reveal how storytelling becomes a catalyst for business clarity, leadership growth, and authentic influence. She shares how entrepreneurs and professionals can use their lived experiences to drive engagement, mission alignment, and meaningful impact.Dr Tash Reddy adds depth through a trauma informed lens, exploring how personal narrative shapes emotional resilience, self authority, and healing after adversity. Together, this conversation bridges mental health, leadership, authenticity, and the psychology behind owning your truth.This episode reminds us that the story you tell yourself determines the life you create. When you shift your narrative, you shift your power.Hosted by Rah MrTraumaTalks & Dr. Tash Reddy, this is a conversation about visibility, courage, and understanding that your story is not your weakness. It is your greatest asset.Mental Health Bytes podcastRah MrTraumaTalksYvonne Chotzen interviewDr Tash Reddy trauma informedstorytelling and mental healthentrepreneur mindset growthpersonal branding and healingHollywood producer leadershiptrauma to transformation#MentalHealthBytes#MrTraumaTalks#YvonneChotzen#DrTashReddy#StorytellingPower#TraumaInformed#EntrepreneurMindset#HealingThroughStory#PersonalGrowth#OwnYourNarrativeSAVE MONEY ON US!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6002195065077760
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From Grief to Purpose: Healing Loss, Faith, and the Journey Back to Hope
Dec 1701:00:46Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on Mental Health Bytes, hosts Dr. Aninda Sidhana and Rah MrTraumaTalks welcome Jeanette Bass Trigo, MSW, a Grief and Purpose Coach, End of Life Care Coach, and devoted advocate for healing through faith, compassion, and storytelling.Jeanette’s work is rooted in lived experience. Her journey into grief advocacy began in childhood after the loss of her grandfather, the father figure she deeply longed for, and later through the loss of her beloved German Shepherd, King. These early experiences of love and loss shaped her calling to walk alongside others as they navigate grief, sorrow, and spiritual healing.As the founder of Inspire2Healing and The No Grief Zone, Jeanette supports individuals and families as they move through loss and rediscover meaning beyond pain. Her approach blends emotional support with faith centered guidance, journaling, storytelling, and compassionate presence, reminding those she serves that grief does not have to be a lonely journey.Jeanette is also the author of the children’s books Granny Wonder: Stopping the Villains of Social Media and Can I Call Heaven?, both available on Amazon. Through these stories, she helps children understand loss, love, and the enduring hope found in God, offering comfort in language that heals young hearts.In this heartfelt episode, Jeanette joins the Mental Health Bytes conversation to explore grief, purpose, faith, and how healing is possible even after profound loss. Together, the hosts and Jeanette create a space of tenderness, truth, and hope for anyone carrying grief in their heart.This episode is a reminder that while grief changes us, it can also guide us toward purpose, compassion, and deeper connection.#MentalHealthBytes#JeanetteBassTrigo#GriefHealing#GriefAndPurpose#EndOfLifeCare#HealingAfterLoss#FaithAndHealing#GriefSupport#HopeAfterLoss#TraumaInformedCare#MentalHealthPodcast#LossAndHealing#PurposeDrivenLife#SpiritualHealing#GriefAdvocate#HealingThroughStorytelling#ChildrenAndGrief#FaithBasedHealing#EmotionalWellbeing#MrTraumaTalks#DrAnindaSidhana
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Dec 1001:12:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMental Health Bytes – Human Rights Day Special with Dr. Aninda Sidhana and Rah MrTraumaTalksThis week on Mental Health Bytes, Rah MrTraumaTalks opens the episode with a powerful reminder: “Mental health is not a luxury. It is a human right. And every single person deserves to feel seen, heard, understood, and protected.” With those words, he sets the tone for one of the most impactful conversations ever aired on the show.In this Human Rights Day Special, Rah and Dr. Aninda Sidhana take listeners into a deep, authentic, and transformative dialogue that challenges stigma and redefines what emotional dignity truly means. With his raw honesty and lived experiences, Rah adds profound perspective, sharing how judgment, trauma, family dynamics, and societal pressures can shape a person’s mental health journey. His voice brings the human realities behind the clinical terms, reminding the world that behind every diagnosis is a life, a story, and a heart that wants to heal.Dr. Aninda Sidhana offers an extraordinary breakdown of Borderline Personality Disorder and bipolar disorder, explaining the emotional, psychological, and relational struggles that individuals face. She highlights how stigma, discrimination, and misdiagnosis can strip people of their basic human rights, including the right to compassionate care, understanding, and emotional safety.Together, Rah and Dr. Sidhana explore the connection between mental health, identity, and universal human rights. They speak openly about the LGBTQIA+ community and the global inequalities many queer individuals endure. The conversation reinforces the truth that equality, love, and belonging are not privileges. They are rights that every person deserves, regardless of background, orientation, diagnosis, or life journey.Rah elevates the conversation with reflections on forgiveness, the weight of judgment, the healing power of love, and the ways spirituality connects us all whether through Jesus, Krishna, or any higher source. His insights remind listeners that genuine compassion is the foundation of human rights.This episode unpacks the emotional rights that are often overlooked: the right to feel safe, the right to be understood, the right to make mistakes, the right to heal, and the right to exist without fear. Rah and Dr. Sidhana dismantle myths about BPD, explore the complexity of mood disorders, and offer a blueprint for supporting loved ones with empathy instead of judgment.This conversation is not just educational. It is a global call for awareness. A reminder that human rights and mental health are deeply intertwined. And a message of hope for anyone who has ever been mislabeled, misunderstood, or mistreated.Listen now to an episode that is honest, emotional, powerful, and essential for every person living on this planet. #MentalHealthBytes #HumanRightsDay #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BPD #BipolarDisorder #MentalHealthAwareness #HumanRightsAreMentalHealthRights #DrAnindaSidhana #MrTraumaTalks #LGBTQIA #LGBTQMentalHealth #EndStigma #EmotionalHealthMatters #MentalHealthPodcast #HealingJourney #PsychiatryTalks #MentalHealthEducation #TraumaInformedCare #BorderlineAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocacy #GlobalHumanRights #PsychologyCommunity #MentalHealthSupport #PodcastForHealing
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Mythology, Madness, and Mastery: Inside the Mind of Vibhu Kashyap
Dec 301:08:57Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMeet This Week’s Guest on Mental Health Bytes: Vibhu KashyapThis week on Mental Health Bytes, we are joined by the brilliant Vibhu Kashyap — a director, writer, and creative strategist whose work has helped reshape India’s storytelling landscape. Based in Mumbai and originally from Allahabad, Vibhu built his career from the ground up, arriving in the city without a safety net and moving homes fifteen times in just two and a half years. That journey of instability, grit, and self-belief became the foundation of the emotional intelligence that now defines his art.With nearly two decades of experience across Bollywood, OTT platforms, and high-impact advertising, Vibhu is known for his instinctive approach to storytelling and his willingness to take creative risks. He served as Senior Creative Director for the acclaimed psychological thriller series Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side, a groundbreaking blend of Indian mythology and forensic science that went on to earn an IMDb rating of 8.5 and redefine the Indian OTT thriller space. His early years as Assistant Director on iconic films like Main Hoon Na, Dor, and Iqbal shaped his understanding of emotional pacing and character-driven narratives.He later directed the feature film NRI Wives, an anthology exploring the inner emotional worlds of Non-Resident Indian women. His work across OTT — including Crackdown, It’s Not That Simple, and Yo Ke Hua Bro — shows his range across espionage, relationship drama, and comedy. In advertising, Vibhu created one of India’s longest-running thermal wear commercials, a campaign that ran for thirteen years, and he continues to lend his voice to heartfelt, storytelling-led brand narratives.At the core of Vibhu’s creative philosophy is a refusal to be boxed in by format. To him, emotional truth matters more than medium. He directs with empathy rather than ego, building characters shaped by real human complexity, moral conflict, and emotional turbulence. His “say yes first, figure it out later” approach has inspired a generation of young creators, encouraging them to trust their chaos and take ownership of their craft.Vibhu Kashyap’s journey matters because it represents the resilience of an artist who carved his path through uncertainty while staying deeply connected to human emotion. His work champions survivor-informed storytelling, pushes the boundaries of genre, and offers powerful insights into how creativity, trauma, and healing intersect.This week, he joins Mental Health Bytes with Dr. Aninda Sidhana and RAH (MrTraumaTalks) for an unforgettable conversation about art, psychology, emotional depth, and the stories that shape us.
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