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Some people wake up from a head injury speaking fluent piano. Others draw entire cityscapes from memory after a single flight over a skyline. This week I'm sitting down with child and adolescent psychiatrist Jeremy Chapman, Medical Director of the SSM Health Treffert Center, the world's leading hub for understanding savant syndrome. 

We go deep on what happens in the brain when extraordinary ability suddenly appears, whether someone is born with it, develops it after trauma, or simply wakes up one day changed. Jeremy has spent years working directly with savants and their families, and what he's learned raises a question far bigger than any one diagnosis: how much untapped capacity might be sitting inside every single one of us, waiting for the right door to open.

This conversation touched something in me on a deeply personal level, and I think it will do the same for you. We talk about the line between disability and gift, what it means to build a life around a talent nobody trained you for, and why the brain might be far stranger and more capable than we've been taught to believe.

If you've ever wondered what's really possible inside the human mind, this one will stay with you.

Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Don't miss the next episode of Real.Raw.Authentic. 

Spyker is back at Le Mans... 23 years later. Victor Muller (Founder and CEO of Spyker Cars and former CEO of Saab Automobile) just told me what it really took to survive.... 

He built one of the most beautiful car brands in the world. Lost it. Lost it again. And is now bringing it back, with a crypto billionaire as his new partner and the racetrack calling his name.

This is Victor Muller. Founder and CEO of Spyker Cars. The man they call the most stubborn man in the car industry, and after this conversation, you’ll understand why that’s a compliment.

We sat down for a real, raw, unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to keep believing in something the world has counted out twice. Two bankruptcies. A brand reduced to an “empty shell.” And still, Victor never let go of Spyker. This episode goes behind the boardroom headlines into the psychology of obsession, identity, and refusing to quit when quitting would be the easier, more rational choice.

And the timing could not be more perfect. As this episode goes live, Spyker is racing at the Le Mans Classic (July 3–5, 2026), the brand’s first return to Le Mans in 23 years, driving the very chassis that raced there in 2002 and 2003. Just weeks earlier, Volodymyr Nosov, founder of WhiteBIT and W Group, one of Europe’s largest crypto exchanges, became co-owner of Spyker, folding the 140-year-old Dutch marque into a new venture called Spyker Digital, merging heritage engineering with blockchain and digital ownership. Old-world craftsmanship meets new-world capital. A car brand founded in 1880 now backed by crypto.

In this episode we talk about:
🏎️ Victor's mindset through two bankruptcies, and how he kept the vision alive when the brand became an "empty shell"
🏎️ How he survived one of the hardest phases of his life at Saab — and what it taught him about identity beyond the company
🏎️ What it actually means to be an entrepreneur, beneath the headlines and the highlight reel
🏎️ The new partnership with Volodymyr Nosov and W Group, and what "Spyker Digital" really means for the brand's future
🏎️ The 800hp Spyker C8 Preliator XXV and where Spyker is headed next
🏎️ Spyker's return to Le Mans Classic 2026, 23 years after chassis 009 last raced there
🏎️ A dream that survived two collapses, and what that costs — and protects — in a person

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Every 43 seconds, someone in the world dies by suicide. Men make up 75-80% of them. In the US, men are nearly 4x more likely than women to die by suicide. In the UK and Canada, it's roughly 3x.

This isn't a side statistic. It's a global mental health crisis, and almost nobody is talking about it the way we do in this episode.

There's a paradox at the center of this: women report higher rates of depression and attempt suicide more often, yet men die by suicide at far higher rates, largely because men tend to use methods that leave less room for intervention or survival.

And fewer than 20% of men seek professional mental health support in the year before a suicide, compared to roughly 35% of women.

Men aren't struggling less. They're struggling silently, and that silence is costing lives.

I sat down with Jonathan Bouter in Amsterdam, Dutch veteran, ex-prison guard, and now mindset and trauma coach. What came out of him was nothing like the "man up" conversations we're used to.

We talked about the trauma men carry and never name. The silence men are trained into from childhood. What it actually costs a man to "be strong." And what men need, really need, that they almost never say out loud.

We laughed. We got real. We both teared up. This is not a polished, clinical mental health talk. This is raw, honest, and unfiltered.

If you're a man who's never had the words for what you're carrying, or you love a man who hasn't, this episode is for you 🤍

In this episode: 

✅ Why so few men seek help before it's too late 

✅ The trauma behind the "strong, silent" mask 

✅ How upbringing teaches men to disconnect from emotion 

✅ What it actually means for a man to "feel" 

✅ The honest, unscripted conversation most men never get to have

Full episode of real.raw.authentic is live now. Link in bio.

🚨 If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Reach out to a crisis line in your country. US: 988, UK: 116 123 (Samaritans), Netherlands: 113 (113.nl), or visit findahelpline.com for global resources.

real.raw.authentic, hosted by Caroline Middelsdorf who is traveling the world to sit down with guests who have a story, expertise and want to create positive impact. 

Because healing happens out loud 🤍

#MensMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #MaleMentalHealth #TraumaHealing #RealRawAuthentic #VeteranMentalHealth #ComeHomeToYourself #HealedOutLoud

I didn’t expect this conversation to go where it went.

Petr Čech, one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, sitting across from me, talking about loss, fear, near-death, and what it actually costs to perform at the highest level for two decades.

The Champions League final. His last game with Arsenal. A nurse telling a 10-year-old he’d never play again. A head injury that nearly took his life. The mental toll nobody sees from the outside.

But also, the mindset that made him unbreakable. How he learned to perform under impossible pressure. Why confidence isn’t motivation, it’s preparation. And what separates the good from the truly great, on and off the pitch.

This is the conversation about sport, mental health, and what it really means to be at the top of your game, that nobody was having loudly enough.

This one stayed with me long after we stopped filming.

🎙️ Real Raw Authentic with Caroline Middelsdorf

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Early Career Challenges
00:53 - Interview Introduction: Peter Cech
01:38 - Childhood in Czechoslovakia
02:01 - Family Background and Sibling Loss
03:04 - Parents' Occupations and Early Exposure to Sports
04:09 - Growing Up with Sports
05:35 - Choosing Football Over Ice Hockey
07:03 - Passion for Football and Early Experiences
08:06 - Becoming a Goalkeeper
10:02 - First Major Injury and Its Impact
13:15 - Dreaming of a Professional Career
15:20 - Overcoming Negative Comments and Determination
18:00 - Lessons from Sports: Failure and Teamwork
20:13 - Dealing with Pressure as a Young Athlete
24:01 - Developing a Mindset to Handle Stress
27:22 - First National Team Call-Up
28:36 - Inner Voice and Mindset Shift
29:52 - Avoiding Regrets and Embracing Failure
32:52 - Reflecting on Regrets and Burnout
33:57 - Perspective from a Head Injury
35:03 - Curiosity and Open-Mindedness
36:39 - Confidence Through Preparation
41:16 - Nervousness in New Environments
42:18 - Human Challenges of Professional Athletes
44:50 - Champions League Final Experiences
46:00 - Mind and Body Alignment in Sports
47:12 - Advice on Handling Anxiety and Failure



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Trauma and anxiety don’t just live in the mind — they live in the body.

In this episode of Real, Raw & Authentic, recorded in Los Angeles, I talk to Jiaming Ju, founder of KUN Health and a second-generation licensed Chinese Medicine practitioner who specializes in chronic conditions.

We talk about tongue diagnosis in Chinese Medicine and how the tongue can reveal long-term stress, anxiety, trauma patterns, nervous system dysregulation, and physical imbalance — in a grounded, body-based way, not something mystical or abstract.

What stayed with me:

• You can be high-functioning and still deeply dysregulated
• You can be coping while your body remains in survival mode
• The tongue often shows what someone has been carrying for years

This episode is for anyone who struggles with anxiety, unresolved trauma, chronic stress, or physical symptoms that don’t fully make sense yet — and for anyone curious about mental health beyond just talking about it.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing fine” mentally but your body tells a different story, this conversation may resonate.

🎧 Subscribe to Real, Raw & Authentic for honest conversations connecting trauma, mental health, and the body.

In this episode of REAL. RAW. AUTHENTIC.🎙️ I sit down with Ingmar de Gooijer, founder of Magnolia in the Netherlands — one of the leading centers for ketamine therapy and psilocybin-supported journeys.

Ingmar has years of experience guiding people through deeply transformative non-ordinary states of consciousness. 

At Magnolia, every journey begins with a careful medical and psychological screening and continues with a fully personalized program — whether it’s ketamine-assisted therapy under clinical supervision or psilocybin truffle experiences facilitated by psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, or experienced guides.

In this conversation, we dive into the real questions people usually avoid:

• Who ketamine therapy is for — especially individuals struggling with treatment-resistant depression who haven’t found relief through traditional methods.
• Who benefits from psilocybin — people seeking deeper emotional insight, meaning, and the ability to gently access their inner healing intelligence.
• How psychedelics can help unlock emotions — parts of yourself you’ve suppressed, avoided, or simply couldn’t reach through talk therapy alone.
• How these experiences can bring forward what you might need to see in order to heal, shift, or finally process long-held patterns.
• What psychedelics cannot do — and why they are not a magic bullet in trauma healing.
• Why the real work begins after the session, during integration, grounding, and making sense of what came up.

We talk honestly about safety, misconceptions, emotional breakthroughs, and how these substances can support your healing journey. 
 
I ask the curious, uncomfortable, and essential questions that everyone wonders about but rarely says out loud.

This episode is for everyone:
• Therapists, coaches, and people in the healing field
• Anyone navigating trauma, depression, or emotional stuckness
• People curious about psychedelic therapy
• People who feel they’ve tried everything and still feel lost
• Anyone wanting to understand how healing actually works beyond the surface

Don't forget to share your main takeaway in the comments below and hit the subscribe button to never miss an episode. 

FYI: Magnolia is co-founded with Emilie Donders, MD, and supported by a team of psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, and experienced facilitators. Their work complies with Dutch healthcare regulations (Wkkgz), and the entire approach is grounded in safety, ethics, and high-quality medical care.


How to connect with Ingmar de Gooijer & Magnolia: 
website: https://mymagnolia.nl/en/
linkedin Magnolia: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mymagnolia/
Linkedin Ingmar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingmardegooijer/

How to connect with host and your psychologist Caroline Middelsdorf: 
website: www.carolinemiddelsdorf.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinemiddelsdorf?igsh=MXd4M2pxZXlydmFmMQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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We are all on a journey, searching for answers, meaning, and connection. Often, we’re trying to find ourselves, yet we don’t even know how or where to start. Many of us struggle with loneliness, numbness, and overwhelm.

In this episode, I travel to the Shaolin Temple Europe in Otterberg, Germany, to meet Master Shifu
 Zuan, a true guide on the path of self-realization, presence, and inner mastery.

Filmed in one of the most inspiring and peaceful settings, this episode is not just something to listen to — it’s an invitation. An invitation to begin your own journey within, to awaken the wisdom, discipline, and peace that already live inside you.

If you’ve ever felt lonely, lost, or disconnected, this conversation is especially for you — a reminder that the answers you seek are not outside of you, but within.

As you listen, you will feel Shifu Zuan’s calming and powerful energy, grounding, centering, and expanding your awareness with every word.

During my time at the temple, I experienced the annual Shaolin Festival, witnessing the graceful flow of Tai Chi, the strength and focus of Kung Fu, and the deep mind-body connection that moves like a dance within. I also experienced the stillness and reverence of a mindful tea ceremony, where each breath and movement became meditation. These moments revealed how inner mastery teaches us a new language — the language of the nervous system — where body, mind, and soul align in harmony.

Shifu Zuan’s teachings are rooted in the traditional Chinese Arts, Philosophy, Daoism, and Buddhism, which he masterfully weaves into modern life. His expertise, wisdom, and presence have guided many to reconnect with their essence, find balance, and awaken their true nature.

In this episode, we explore:

🥋 What it truly means to walk the path of self-realization
🥋 How to integrate Shaolin philosophy into daily life
🥋 The balance between discipline, surrender, and inner strength
🥋The language of the nervous system and the power of inner alignment
🥋Practical tools and insights to inspire your own journey within

This conversation is real, raw, and authentic, filled with heart, humility, and timeless wisdom. It is not only about awareness, but about action, embodiment, and awakening.


This episode will stay with you, opening your heart, calming your mind, and inviting you to discover the sacred alignment within yourself. You will feel Shifu Zuan’s serene presence throughout, and I cannot wait for another conversation with this remarkable teacher.

⬇️ Connect with Master Shifu Zuan (Shifu Zuan):

Journey Into Oneself: https://www.journeyintooneself.world/shifu-zuan

IG: [https://www.instagram.com/journeyintooneself.world?igsh=cmRldmpna2ZzeDVs]

Shaolin.Online: https://shaolin.online.com 

IG: [https://www.instagram.com/shaolin.online?igsh=bmpuZTR3enNjcDU3]

Shaolintempleeurope: https://www.shaolintemple.eu

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⬇️ Connect with host Caroline Middelsdorf:

Podcast Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/realrawauthenticpodcast?igsh=MTlnbzJiZHExOGFhYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]

Website: [https://www.carolinemiddelsdorf.com]

TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinemiddelsdorf]
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👉🏼What was your main takeaway from this episode or what inspired you the most?

🎙️ Welcome to Real. Raw. Authentic. — the podcast where I, psychologist Caroline Middelsdorf, travel the world to break the silence around invisible wounds, normalize vulnerability, and remind you that you are never alone. In this London episode, I sit down with model, professional surfer, athlete, and Love Island UK star Laura Crane. 

Laura opens up about her journey through eating disorders, anxiety, perfectionism, and the pressures of being a female athlete o facing judgment on national TV and navigating life after Love Island— and how she found her way back to authenticity, courage, and self-love. ✨ 

This is an inspiring conversation about healing, fear, resilience, and what it really means to embrace who you are. Because we all have a story — and sharing it is what brings us together in a divided world. 💡 If this conversation resonates with you, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the like button — it helps us spread the message that no one has to walk their healing journey alone. 

Find my guest Laura Crane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraloucrane?igsh=MXJ3dmVhdDU2OHZhag== 

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In this episode of Real, Raw & Authentic, I sit down in Los Angeles with Ben Smith - holistic wellness coach, athlete, ex-military, and trauma-informed retreat facilitator. Ben’s story is one of resilience, courage, and deep transformation.

We dive into why so many men suffer in silence — carrying loneliness, shame, and unspoken struggles behind closed doors. Ben opens up about his own journey, the inner battles he faced, and the tools that helped him on his healing journey.

💡 We explore:
❤️‍🩹The unworthiness wound and how childhood pain shapes identity
❤️‍🩹How overthinking becomes a false safety net — and why so many stay stuck there
❤️‍🩹The silent battles men fight but rarely talk about (+ signs to look out for)
❤️‍🩹How somatic work, nervous system regulation, and feeling your body can change your life

Choosing yourself and your healing - and how that changes the language within.

This is a raw and vulnerable conversation about the parts of healing people rarely speak about — shame, identity, and self-worth. Ben shares openly, breaking the silence around men’s mental health and showing what’s possible when we choose to face our wounds instead of hiding them.

If you’re curious about trauma healing, hearing a bit more about psychedelics, or understanding the hidden struggles men face, this episode will challenge the way you see yourself — and maybe even inspire your own healing journey.

🎧 Listen, feel, and be inspired.

No fluff. No filters. Just real, raw, and authentic talk that invites you to explore your own healing.

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that open minds and hearts

💬 Share your thoughts in the comments — your story matters

❤️ Support my podcast by liking and sharing if this conversation resonates

Connect with Ben Smith:  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benveesmith?igsh=MTV0YzhzazZzNzNzbQ==

Learn more about my work: 

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Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realrawauthenticpodcast?igsh=MTlnbzJiZHExOGFhYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Website: www.carolinemiddelsdorf.com
TikTok:  @carolinemiddelsdorf  
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✨ In this episode of Real, Raw & Authentic, I’m in London sitting down with the incredible — “The Undefinable”Sadie Gibbs — professional wrestler, coach, and powerhouse of transformation.

Sadie opens up about her personal journey of healing the wounds that shaped her life and relationships, and how facing those challenges allowed her to step into her true power. She gets real about anger, emotional regulation, and the process of releasing what no longer serves you.

We dive into what it means to transform yourself — from being the overachiever constantly working hard to shedding those layers, healing old wounds, and stepping into a place of true authenticity and strength.

This conversation is raw, vulnerable, and inspiring. Sadie’s story is proof that no matter what we’ve been through, we allhave the power to rise, evolve, and fully step into who we’re meant to be.

If you’re on your own journey of self-discovery, emotional healing, or learning how to regulate and release your emotions — this episode is for you. You are not alone.. 

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Real, Raw & Authentic conversations!

Follow Sadie Gibbs on Instagram: @sadiegibbs 

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Check my website to heal your inner wounds: www.carolinemiddelsdorf.com 

🎙️ New Real.Raw.Authentic Podcast Episode — Live from Amsterdam

I had the pleasure of sitting down with my dear friend Thelma Nusselder, an experienced Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), for an eye-opening conversation about trauma healing.

In this episode, we explore:
🔹 What EMDR really is and how it works
🔹 Why it’s such a powerful tool for healing trauma
🔹 How it helps you process painful memories and find emotional freedom

Whether you’re simply curious about EMDR, considering it for your own healing, or passionate about understanding how trauma can be transformed — this episode is filled with insights, clarity, and practical wisdom.

Watch the episode on Youtube 🔗 https://youtu.be/9wIyrLG2CiY

✨ Special Bonus: Don’t miss the separate EMDR experience video, where you’ll get to witness what a real EMDR session looks like in practice. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect if you decide to try EMDR therapy yourself.

Watch EMDR in Action:  https://youtu.be/ovyBdgNcIOc

Whether you’re simply curious about EMDR, considering it for your own healing, or passionate about understanding how trauma can be transformed — this episode is filled with insights, clarity, and practical wisdom.

If this conversation resonates with you, please subscribe and support my channel so I can continue my mission:
🌿 Making healing more accessible
🌿 Sharing inspiring stories
🌿 Bringing you trusted experts and powerful practices

Your support helps me keep creating free, valuable content for you and the community. 💛

🎙️ In the New York episode of Real, Raw & Authentic, I sit down with Dr. Timothy TiuTan — board-certified internal medicine physician, assistant professor, author, and media personality with over 1 million followers — to have a conversation that many avoid, but everyone needs to hear.

From cancer prevention to facing a diagnosis, Dr. Tim opens up about:
✨ How lifestyle, nutrition, and skincare play key roles in preventing cancer
✨ What to do when you or a loved one receive a cancer diagnosis
✨ How to face the fear of death with courage, acceptance, and preparation
✨ The emotional toll healthcare professionals carry when delivering life-changing news
✨ The power of empowerment and education in taking control of your health

Whether you're in healthcare, have faced cancer yourself, or simply want to live healthier — this conversation is packed with practical insights, raw vulnerability, and real talk that we don’t hear enough.

🧡 This is not just about medicine — it’s about life, love, healing, and navigating the most difficult conversations with strength and grace.

▶️ Subscribe, listen, and share with anyone who needs to hear this.

Dr. Tim has quickly become an international pioneer for a new age in health education. Please make sure you 

follow Dr Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortim.md?igsh=bTk3b29wdnpnaHV5
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctortim.md?_t=ZG-8x7dDY0I6nw&_r=1
Website: https://www.doctortimhealth.com

Learn more about Caroline Middelsdorf: 
Instagram:  @carolinemiddelsdorf  
Website: www.carolinemiddelsdorf.com
TikTok:  @carolinemiddelsdorf  
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Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-m-b835b017a

In this episode, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Danny Morel — in Austin, Texas. Danny Morel is a life coach and spiritual leader guiding millions throughout the world to awaken, heal and transform their lives.

I literally flew out just to have this conversation, and it was so worth it. We dove deep into his personal healing journey, the powerful balance of masculine and feminine energy, and the real work it takes to awaken, heal and transform.

Danny was raw, real, and unapologetically authentic in this episode — and that’s exactly why it’s such a powerful one. If you’re on your own healing path, there’s so much in here for you to take with you.

Make sure you grab your tickets to Danny’s live events. I’ll be at his upcoming event in London, UK, and as you know, I’m always down to explore and experience what’s out there in the healing space.

Can’t wait to have Danny back on the podcast in the future — there’s still so much more to unpack.

 Until then… I’ll see you in the next episode.

Remember: 

You’re not alone, and healing is possible, even when it feels impossible.  

What are your takeaways from this episode? Please share below. ⬇️

🔔 Don't forget to like 👍🏻 this episode and hit the subscribe button to get notified when the next episode is live… 

Follow & connect with Danny Morel:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel
Website + Events: https://www.dannymorel.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DannyMorel

Stay connected with me, Caroline Middelsdorf:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinemiddelsdorf
Website: https://www.carolinemiddelsdorf.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolineMiddelsdorf

🎙️ In today’s episode I sit down with Stephanie Cheape — singer -songwriter, BBC presenter, 🎥 content creator, and TikTok star — to talk about how bullying and assault can shape the entire course of your life in ways you’d never expect.

Stephanie invited me into her home in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿— her safe space — where she opens up about the severe bullying she faced, the emotional scars no one could see, and how it silently affected her life in ways most people would never imagine. But this isn’t just a story about pain. It’s about healing, growth, and finding your voice again 🤐...

We dive deep into the raw, unspoken parts of healing — the tough moments, the breakthroughs, and how Stephanie found the strength to turn her pain into purpose.

Her story is a powerful reminder of how deeply bullying and assault can impact someone and why this is an ongoing conversation that needs more awareness, more compassion, and more voices.

If you’ve ever experienced bullying or assault in your life or felt unseen, unheard, or made to feel unsafe or like you weren’t enough, this conversation is for you...

You are not alone, and healing is possible — even when it feels impossible.

What are your takeaways from this episode? I’d love to hear them — drop a comment below. ⬇️

Don't forget to 👍🏻 like this episode of The Caroline Middelsdorf Podcast, subscribe for more real, raw, and honest conversations, and hit the notification bell 🔔 so you never miss what’s next...

Let’s walk this path of healing ❤️‍🩹 together — one authentic conversation at a time....

Now, hit play — Stephanie’s story might just be the reminder you didn’t know you needed.

Connect with Stephanie Cheape:

YouTube:  @CHEAPE 

Instagram: @StephanieCheape

TikTok: @cheapeofficial

Music: https://tr.ee/y1M0RxdwCG

Learn more about my work:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD7f5VpLLM6vVSbSuARyUkd9UwpLjvZuS&si=cMHPTSr0N0Iam3il

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This episode brought me to tears... 😢

Mark Sephton is not just real, raw, and authentic - he is completely open and vulnerable with us, sharing his painful healing journey in a way that will resonate deeply.

👉🏼If you’ve ever felt lonely, if you carry emotional wounds that no one sees, if you’ve ever struggled in silence, this episode is for you.

Mark is the first male guest on The Caroline Middelsdorf Podcast, and I’m profoundly grateful for his honesty.

He takes us through his experiences of pain, struggle, and healing, showing what it truly means to do the inner work.

This is a conversation that goes beyond words - it’s a powerful reminder that none of us are alone in our journey.

My podcast exists to connect people, to make you feel seen, and to support you on your own path to healing. In this episode, Mark shares what helped him the most, offering a deeply moving example of what it means to embrace our emotions, be fully present with our pain, and emerge stronger.

His courage in speaking so openly is exactly what the world needs more of.

Let’s walk this path of healing together - one real, raw, and authentic conversation at a time.... ❤️‍🩹🙏🏼

To support me being able to do what I do.. please hit thelike button,subscribe to my podcast channel and share this episode with someone who you think could benefit from it.

📲More about Mark Sephton

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🎙️This episode is all about the real, raw, and often unseen struggles of living with complex PTSD.

I had the privilege of sitting down with Nikki Sharp, an international model, bestselling author, and transformation coach, who opens up about her journey with complex PTSD and how it has shaped her life.

Nikki shares her experiences with the overwhelming weight of trauma, the internal battle of self-neglect, and the ways in which trauma can create a battle within yourself that feels almost impossible to navigate.

In this real, raw and vulnerable conversation, Nikki gets real about the struggles no one sees - the emotional and binge eating, the loneliness, the disconnected from yourself and so much more..

She opens up about how these challenges shaped her self-worth, her relationships, and the way she treated her own body.

It's powerful and truly authentic conversation about the messiness of C-PTSD, healing and how, even when things feel impossible and you hit a rock bottom moment, there are ways to move forward.

Nikki is not just inspiring but also shares what helped her the most on her healing journey - the tools, the mindset shifts, and the practices that allowed her to finally break free from the patterns of self-doubt and self-destruction.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in your own mind, overwhelmed by the weight of your past, struggle with unhealthy ways of coping (such as binge eating) or like you’re at war with yourself, this episode is for you.

You’re not alone, and healing is possible, even when it feels impossible.

What are your takeaways from this episode? Please share below. ⬇️

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🎙️ Today's Podcast Episode: Millie Mackintosh's Brave Journey..

This is an episode you cannot miss. ❤️‍🩹

Millie invited me to her home, her personal space and opened up about her deeply personal and courageous journey through the invisible wounds of trauma.

From surviving sexual harassment, battling severe anxiety and panic attacks, and turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms like alcohol, to navigating life under the public eye, Millie shares her story with honesty, raw vulnerability, and strength.

In our conversation, Millie sheds light on the deep and painful wounds so many carry silently and shares the tools and practices that helped her begin to heal. It’s an inspiring, heartfelt, and deeply moving episode filled with wisdom and hope for anyone on their own journey of healing.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is not a substitute for therapy and does not replace professional mental health support. While I’m a psychologist, this episode is meant to inspire, and share personal perspectives and stories. If you need support or are in crisis, please seek help from a licensed professional in your country. I’m not responsible for any advice or opinions shared in this episode. Take care, and I’ll see you in the next one.

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🎙 The Caroline Middelsdorf Podcast  

Life can feel overwhelming at times - whether it’s heartbreak, loneliness, or simply trying to find your footing again. This episode is here to remind you that no matter where you are, there’s always a way forward.  

In today’s heartfelt and honest conversation, I sit down with Lilly Becker in her home in London, to talk about rediscovering yourself after life’s toughest moments. We dive into the struggles of single motherhood, healing from betrayal, and finding strength when it feels like everything is falling apart. Lilly opens up about her journey with vulnerability and courage, offering insights and inspiration to help you do the same.  

✨ In this episode, we’ll explore:

- How to rebuild your life after tough times.  

- Facing judgment and learning to let it go.  

- Healing from heartbreak and emotional struggles.  

- Learning to love and trust yourself again.  

This episode is a safe space for real, honest stories and a reminder that healing is always possible when we choose to take the first step. 

Let’s walk this path of healing together - one real, raw & authentic conversation at a time… 

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📲 More about Lilly Becker: https://www.instagram.com/lillybeckerofficial?igsh=cnFpeWYycHdiMnF0 

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Disclaimer: This podcast is not a substitute for therapy and does not replace professional mental health support. While I’m a psychologist, this episode is meant to inspire, and share personal perspectives and stories. If you need support or are in crisis, please seek help from a licensed professional in your country. I’m not responsible for any advice or opinions shared in this episode. Take care, and I’ll see you in the next one.