Trauma Bonded

There’s a version of you that still wonders if you are enough — enough for your dreams, for your family, for yourself.This episode is for her.We’re kicking off a brand-new mini-series, The Conversations We Don’t Have, starting with the one we all avoid: the quiet ache of never feeling like we measure up. Cat opens up about the way comparison rewires our worth, the guilt that follows growth, and the truth that you were always enough — even when you were still trying to prove it.This one will hit you

In this deeply heartfelt episode, Cat sits down with her very dear friend, Kristen to share a story of loss, love, and lasting connection. At just 22, Kristen lost her mom- her best friend, her safe place, her person. What unfolds is a conversation about navigating grief that doesn’t fade, finding strength in the memories that remain, and learning how to carry someone’s light long after they’re gone.Together, Cat and Kristen explore how loss reshapes who we become, how we love, and how we heal- one

In this episode, we sit down for an anonymous and deeply raw conversation about growing up in the shadow of chaos — where love, anger, and confusion were often tangled together. Our guest opens up about her childhood and the emotional scars left behind by fractured family relationships. Together, we unpack what it means to grow up walking on eggshells, to crave love from people who couldn’t give it, and to spend years learning that the way we were treated wasn’t our fault.This story reminds us how

What should have been a monumental time in my life turned into a $20,000 nightmare. In this episode, I share how a travel scam tested our trust, drained our savings, and pushed us to stay calm in the chaos. It's a story about resilience, resourcefulness, and finding connection through crisis. A reminder that healing isn't linear- and it's okay to only share the parts that you're ready for.

In this episode, Colin and I share the story of our car accident while on our babymoon in California. I was six months pregnant at the time, and what was supposed to be a joyful trip turned into one of the most traumatic experiences of our lives. We talk about the moments leading up to the crash, the fear and chaos of what happened, and how it has shaped us since. This is more than just a story about survival - it's about gratitude, perspective, and the way trauma can leave lasting marks while

In this episode, I open up about the health issues I've been facing over the past 3 years- the symptoms, the uncertainty, and the emotional toll of not knowing what's happening inside of your own body. I talk about how fear, frustration, and even guilt can creep in when your health feels out of your control. This isn't just about test results or doctor visits- it's about the mental weight of living in limbo and how it changes the way you move through the world and the thoughts that

Life doesn't always go as planned. In this episode, I share a super personal story with you. I reflect on grief, shock, and how life continues even when you feel like it's stopped. A story of loss, love, and moving forward while remembering that you are blessed with another day.

Welcome to Trauma Bonded, a podcast where real stories of trauma are shared openly and honestly in a community that is OURS- without filters or judgement. This isn't therapy, and it's about fixing the pain. It's about creating a space where you can listen, feel understood, and connect in someone else's story and maybe one day, share your own story in this very same space.