When "Not Yet" Becomes "Right Now"

PTSD Episodes

Many of our guests discuss the trauma that has led to having PTSD or Complex PTSD. There are many forms of trauma and each guest discusses what led to their own PTSD and how they handle it today.
Resilience Through Play Therapy with Stacy Schaffer
Sept. 24, 2025

Resilience Through Play Therapy with Stacy Schaffer

Jen speaks with licensed professional counselor Stacy Schaffer about her journey from childhood trauma to becoming a therapist. They discuss the importance of mental health support for children, the impact of betrayal and the innovative approach of Synergetic Play Therapy. Stacy shares insights fro…
The Epstein Files: An Abuse Survivor’s Perspective
Sept. 17, 2025

The Epstein Files: An Abuse Survivor’s Perspective

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse, trauma, and the Epstein Files. Please listen with care. In this 50th episode of 'When Not Yet Becomes Right Now', host Jen Ginty reflects on her journey as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and discusses the impact of the Epstein files on sur…
Resilience in the Aftermath of Homicide with Dr. Jan Canty
Aug. 20, 2025

Resilience in the Aftermath of Homicide with Dr. Jan Canty

Send us a text Jen speaks with Dr. Jan Canty, a psychologist and homicide survivor, about her journey following the murder of her husband. Jan shares her origin story, the profound impact of trauma and the role of media in shaping public perception of victims. She discusses her healing process thro…
Surviving the Impact: Trauma, Healing and Hope with Nicholas P. Ruchlewicz
Aug. 13, 2025

Surviving the Impact: Trauma, Healing and Hope with Nicholas P. Ruchlewicz

Send us a text Jen speaks with Nicholas P. Ruchlewicz, a trauma and brain injury survivor, about his journey of recovery and advocacy. Nicholas shares his powerful origin story, detailing the life-changing motorcycle accident that led to his injuries and the long road to recovery. He emphasizes the…
From Loss to Legacy: Grief, Advocacy and The Power of Story with Lisa Sugarman
Aug. 6, 2025

From Loss to Legacy: Grief, Advocacy and The Power of Story with Lisa Sugarman

Send us a text Jen speaks with Lisa Sugarman, a mental health advocate and author, about her journey through loss and grief and how it has shaped her work in suicide prevention. Lisa shares her experiences as a survivor of suicide loss, the importance of writing as a healing tool and her involvemen…
Where Empathy Meets Action: The Path to Mental Wellness with Kyle Kittleson
July 30, 2025

Where Empathy Meets Action: The Path to Mental Wellness with Kyle Kittleson

Send us a text Jen Ginty speaks with Kyle Kittleson, a published author and mental health advocate. They explore Kyle's journey of resilience following the loss of his mother at a young age, his career transitions, and the importance of coping skills in managing trauma. The conversation delves into…
Tapping Into Healing: Embracing Your True Self with Amy Vincze
July 23, 2025

Tapping Into Healing: Embracing Your True Self with Amy Vincze

Send us a text Jen speaks with Amy Vincze about her transformative journey from personal trauma to healing through Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping. Amy shares her experiences with childhood trauma, breast cancer and the discovery of tapping as a tool for emotional release. The conversati…
Creating the Pathway to Emotional Fitness with Shaun Zetlin
July 16, 2025

Creating the Pathway to Emotional Fitness with Shaun Zetlin

Send us a text Shaun Zetlin shares his transformative journey from a bullied child with physical challenges to a successful personal trainer and author. He discusses the importance of emotional fitness, authenticity and vulnerability in overcoming trauma and building inner strength. He emphasizes t…
Healing in Tandem: Finding Oneself Through Adventure, Writing and Love with Teri M. Brown
July 2, 2025

Healing in Tandem: Finding Oneself Through Adventure, Writing and Love with Teri M. Brown

Jen speaks with Teri M. Brown, an award-winning author and storyteller, about her transformative journey from emotional abuse to empowerment through writing and adventure. Teri shares her experiences of resilience, the healing power of writing and the profound lessons learned during her tandem bicy…
Navigating Medical Trauma with Complex PTSD
June 25, 2025

Navigating Medical Trauma with Complex PTSD

Jen shares her personal journey through medical trauma and complex PTSD, highlighting the challenges faced in the medical community, particularly regarding women's health. She discusses her experiences with surgeries, the impact of medical misogyny, and the importance of self-advocacy in navigating…
Beyond the Pulpit: Sexuality, Spirituality and Starting Over with Bekah Slider
June 11, 2025

Beyond the Pulpit: Sexuality, Spirituality and Starting Over with Bekah Slider

Send us a text Jen speaks with Bekah Slider, a former pastor turned confidence coach. They explore her journey from a strict religious upbringing to embracing her true self, discussing the struggles with hypocrisy in religion, the importance of intuition and the challenges of parenting beyond relig…
Victim 2 Victor: Empowering Survivors with Anu Verma
May 28, 2025

Victim 2 Victor: Empowering Survivors with Anu Verma

Send us a text Jen speaks with Anu Verma, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and domestic trauma, who transformed her painful experiences into a journey of healing and empowerment. Anu shares her story of overcoming PTSD, depression and self-blame, ultimately becoming a beacon of hope for others …
Breaking Up with Fear with Carolyn Murphy
May 21, 2025

Breaking Up with Fear with Carolyn Murphy

Send us a text Jen speaks with Carolyn Murphy, a trauma survivor and advocate, about her journey from trauma to empowerment. Carolyn shares her origin story, detailing the impact of early trauma on her life choices and the struggle with perfectionism and fear. She discusses the pivotal moments in 2…
Reinventing Purpose: Navigating Life with Functional Neurological Disorder with Amy Cole
May 14, 2025

Reinventing Purpose: Navigating Life with Functional Neurological Disorder with Amy Cole

Jen speaks with Amy Cole, a former web developer turned tech educator, who shares her transformative journey after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Amy discusses the challenges she faced in her diagnosis, the impact of trauma on her health, and how she has reinvented her…
Transforming Anxiety into Empowerment: Understanding OCD with Liz Murray
May 7, 2025

Transforming Anxiety into Empowerment: Understanding OCD with Liz Murray

Send us a text Transformational coach Liz Murray shares her extraordinary journey from a childhood marked by anxiety and family challenges to becoming a guiding force for midlife women. She discusses her experiences with OCD, the impact of 9/11 on her career as a flight attendant and her eventual t…
A Journey from Religious Trauma to Spiritual Awakening with Brooke Deanne
April 16, 2025

A Journey from Religious Trauma to Spiritual Awakening with Brooke Deanne

Send us a text Jen speaks with trauma healing mentor Brooke Deanne about her journey from a traumatic childhood in a cult. They discuss the impact of religious trauma, the importance of safety in healin g and the transformati...
Child Abuse Prevention Month - A Survivor’s Call to Action
April 4, 2025

Child Abuse Prevention Month - A Survivor’s Call to Action

Send us a text Jen shares her personal journey of surviving childhood abuse and the ongoing struggles with the legal system that allowed her abuser to go free. She discusses the impact of trauma, the concept of complex PTSD, ...
Building Resilience through Adversity: Overcoming Misdiagnosis with Dwayne Morton
March 26, 2025

Building Resilience through Adversity: Overcoming Misdiagnosis with Dwayne Morton

Send us a text Jen speaks with Dwayne Morton, an inspirational speaker and former international basketball player. Dwayne shares his profound journey of transformation, detailing his struggles with a misdiagnosed blood cancer...
Breaking Cycles, Building Strength: Healing, Mentorship, and Intuition with Cat Dunn
March 19, 2025

Breaking Cycles, Building Strength: Healing, Mentorship, and Intuition with Cat Dunn

Send us a text In this episode of 'When Not Yet Becomes Right Now', host Jen Ginty speaks with Cat Dunn, an award-winning online business manager and mentor. They explore Cat's transformative journey from a toxic upbringing t...
Transforming Pain into Power and Light with Andy Grant
Feb. 26, 2025

Transforming Pain into Power and Light with Andy Grant

Send us a text Jen speaks with Andy Grant, an award-winning podcaster and transformational energy coach. They delve into Andy's personal journey through mental health struggles, including his experiences with suicidality and ...
Navigating Political Trauma and How We Build Community in Times of Fear
Feb. 19, 2025

Navigating Political Trauma and How We Build Community in Times of Fear

Send us a text In this episode, Jen explores the profound impact of political trauma on survivors of abuse, particularly in the context of the Trump administration. She discusses the feelings of fear and insecurity that arise...
Navigating Corporate PTSD and Shifting Mindsets with Jeff Sigel
Jan. 29, 2025

Navigating Corporate PTSD and Shifting Mindsets with Jeff Sigel

Send us a text Jen and Jeff explore the transformative moments in life and career, focusing on the shift from an achievement mindset to a learner mindset. Jeff shares his personal journey through corporate PTSD, the challenge...
Navigating Identity and Resilience After Trauma with Caralyn Dreyer
Jan. 8, 2025

Navigating Identity and Resilience After Trauma with Caralyn Dreyer

Send us a text In this episode, Caralyn Dreyer shares her profound journey of overcoming trauma, identity struggles & the impact of abusive relationships. From her childhood experiences of bullying and racism to the challenge...
A Deep Dive Into the Emotion of Guilt and Why We May Feel It Over the Holidays
Dec. 11, 2024

A Deep Dive Into the Emotion of Guilt and Why We May Feel It Over the Holidays

Send us a text In this episode, host Jen Ginty explores the pivotal moments of transformation in our lives, focusing on the emotion of guilt. She discusses the different types of guilt, including parental, spousal, and surviv...