Have you ever experienced a traumatic event? In today's episode, we explore what trauma is, how it affects the brain, and one of our favorite methods for healing if the effects of trauma are still nipping at your heels. As always, we'll be using compelling stories and science-backed data to help you take back your brain.

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We've compiled our top seven stories in this extended episode to celebrate season one of a Survivor's Guide to Hell, as well as some behind-the-scenes facts to give you a deeper glimpse into our true-to-life survival guide. Join us in May to kick off season 2, and enjoy exhilarating new stories with even higher-quality audio. See you soon!

There’s nothing quite as thrilling and stupefying, inspiring and terrifying, as having to make something out of nothing. In honor of starting from scratch, we’ve collected a few real-life stories that may give you some inspiration the next time you need to hit life’s reset button. To top you off, we’ll also share some undiluted tips and tricks for the next time life asks you to make something from nothing.

(Audio Credit: Ketsa, Scott Holmes Music, K.I.R.K., and Maarten Schellekens. This material was licensed under Creative Commons, and has been edited for this podcast.)