Best Ms. Tanya Brown Podcasts (2024)

1
Suzanne Anderson: “You Make Your Path By Walking” Ep. 60 58:58

1y ago58:58

58:58

In the days following her husband’s suicide, Suzanne feltlike the ground beneath her had disappeared. A friend listened to Suzanneexplain her feelings and helped her process the death of her husband. Sheunderstood that she would need to surrender herself to the journey of healing.At first, Suzanne slipped into a denial stage. Realizing that would n…

1
Suzanne Anderson: “Mysterial Woman” Ep. 59 52:37

1+ y ago52:37

52:37

Suzanne Anderson, MA, is the founder of The Mysterial Woman, a psychologist and author of “You Make Your Path by Walking.” Born in Toronto, Canada, Suzanne was pressured to do well in school by her father. A consultant in Canada for 15 years she was hired by IBM to train their corporate teams. She moved to France for seven years and this is where s…

1
Nadia Davis: “Home Within You” Author Breaks Out of The Trauma Box Ep. 58 50:34

1+ y ago50:34

50:34

Nadia Davis is a mom, attorney, victims’ rights advocate, and author of “Home Is Within You.” In Episode 58, The Thrive Stage, she shares what helped her to survive her layered traumas and relapses. “It became about beating the shame of the past,” Nadia stated. 12-step work, kundalini yoga and EMDR are just a few techniques that helped her connect …

1
Nadia Davis: Attorney & Author Of “Home Is Within You” Shares on Sobriety, Suicide And Bravery Ep. 57 1:18:37

1+ y ago1:18:37

1:18:37

Nadia Davis is an attorney, juvenile justice advocate andauthor of “Home Is Within You.” She kicks off Episode 57, The Survive Stage, bydescribing waking up from a near-death experience and how this trauma held theanswers to life. After her long recovery, she managed the physical pain withincreased drinking, worked tirelessly for her clients and ca…

1
Nadia Davis: “Little Brown Girl” Discusses Racial Bullying Ep. 56 1:21:59

1+ y ago1:21:59

1:21:59

Nadia Davis is the author of “Home is Within You,” an attorney with a passion for juvenile justice and former wife of California’s State Attorney General. She is a survivor of trauma and abuse and is most well known as the attorney who fought tirelessly to free Arthur Carmona, an innocent victim wrongly accused and jailed for a crime he didn’t comm…

1
Dr. Mark Goulston: “PTSD For Dummies” Author Speaks Up Ep. 55 1:14:59

1+ y ago1:14:59

1:14:59

Dr. Mark Goulston is the author of “PTSD For Dummies,” a former UCLA professor, and an FBI hostage negotiation trainer. In Episode 55, he discusses steps for preventing teenage suicide and a documentary that he executive produced, “What I Wish My Parents Knew.” He also explains the prompts for talking to teens and the importance of letting your chi…

1
Dr. Mark Goulston: UCLA Psychiatrist Tackles Trauma Ep. 54 1:07:19

1+ y ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Dr. Mark Goulston, an admitted dyslexic, dropped out of medicalschool twice. At one point, the Dean of Students told him, “You’ve been kickedout.” However, after being told his med school career was over, he was given atrifecta of hope. Mark was told he had a knack for connecting with patients, hewas encouraged to keep trying, and he knew he could …

1
Wes Geer: Drug Abuse Trauma Recovery & The Thrive Stage (Ep. 53) 31:54

1+ y ago31:54

31:54

Wes Geer, guitarist for Korn, would have advised his younger self to follow and trust his heart, remember that he is loved, and everything will be OK in time. He explains that trauma does not have to originate from a drastic situation. Trauma can happen to everyone and from any situation. The traumas people do not want to address are the traumas th…

1
Wes Geer: Drug Abuse Trauma Recovery & The Survive Stage (Ep. 52) 41:51

1+ y ago41:51

41:51

The clouds parted for Wes as he gave up his addiction. He got excited about recovery and contemplated what he would do differently at Alcoholics Anonymous. Although Wes wanted to quit several times, now he put complete faith into the process. He began meditating and had premonitions of getting back into a band. Soon, he received an invitation from …

1
Wes Geer: Drug Abuse Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage Part 2 (Ep. 51) 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

41:15

Growing up Wes Geer moved schools a lot and always felt that he had to be “extra” to fit in. Self-medicating with marijuana was a way to avoid his real feelings. “I limped out of high school,” Wes recalled. He focused on playing music with his band and had the passion to keep trying. “It’s not about the talent, it’s about the hustle,” Wes believes.…

1
Wes Geer: Drug Abuse Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage (Ep. 50) 52:14

1+ y ago52:14

52:14

Korn guitar hero Wes Geer founded “Rock to Recovery” as a way to harness the healing power of music. He also created a unique type of musical expression for treatment centers. As the youngest of seven children, he experienced his parents’ divorce at five and sexual abuse. Wes admits that his parents’ divorce “screwed me up on several layers.” He bo…

1
Danny Ray: Childhood Trauma Recovery & The Thrive Stage (Ep. 49) 1:17:38

1+ y ago1:17:38

1:17:38

After Danny’s biological father suffered two heart attacks, he put aside his indifferences and met him for the first time in 28 years, Danny was 32. He wanted questions answered, and for the next four months he got to know his dad and decided that letting him back in his life was a way to heal his childhood trauma. Danny was happy for the time he h…

1
Danny Ray: Childhood Trauma Recovery & The Survive Stage (Ep. 48) 1:15:19

1+ y ago1:15:19

1:15:19

Danny Ray was the first in his family to attend college. The University of Redlands is where he met his then wife-to-be, Kimberly. He and Kimberly began working in youth ministry together. When Danny asked Kimberly’s father for her hand in marriage, he said, “No. Do you realize you’re making below the poverty line?” Undeterred, Danny continued his …

1
Danny Ray: Childhood Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage (Ep. 47) 1:03:17

1+ y ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Danny’s childhood memories are clouded with his father’s gambling addiction, affairs, and prison conviction. He witnessed prostitutes in his house, pornography, and his biggest trauma was being abandoned by his father at the age of four. Danny was later told that his father was in prison for statutory rape. His home life left Danny with abandonment…

1
Rhonda Hart: School Shooting, Trauma Recovery & The Thrive Stage (Ep. 46) 1:11:38

1+ y ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Rhonda began to thrive when she helped form the “March for Our Live” with the Santa Fe High School students. The march was held 30 days after the shooting and became a national movement. Rhonda realized that she had a built-in support system with the town of Santa Fe. She focused on gun violence protection and getting Kimberly’s Bill passed in the …

1
Rhonda Hart: School Shooting, Trauma Recovery & The survive Stage (Ep. 45) 52:09

1+ y ago52:09

52:09

Feeling crushing grief from the loss of her daughter to a school shooting, Rhonda must face planning her own daughter’s funeral. The shooting became national news overnight. Rhonda’s first interview was with Anderson Cooper. She has no privacy to mourn. The stress of the media starts to create health issues. Rhonda gets support from her father and …

1
Rhonda Hart: School Shooting, Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage (Ep. 44) 1:02:45

2y ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Rhonda moved away from Wasilla, Alaska after high school to join the military. She hoped to use her military savings to attend college. Rhonda was on active duty during 9/11 and only three hours from Washington DC. She married 20 and had children shortly after. Her marriage did not last and she moved to Galveston, Texas for joint custody of her chi…

1
Reza Rezvi: Homelessness, Trauma Recovery & The Thrive Stage (Ep. 43) 2:16:52

2y ago2:16:52

2:16:52

Reza Rezvi finally got a job while attending school in New York City and began working in Times Square. He came up with the idea for a replaceable shoe heel and enrolled in shoemaker classes. He also learned how to patent his idea, but ultimately had to walk away when the startup ran out of money. He then started a successful marketing firm. Reza s…

1
Reza Rezvi: Homelessness, Trauma Recovery & The Survive Stage (Ep. 42) 1:27:14

2y ago1:27:14

1:27:14

Back in London and living with his family, Reza felt his spirituality starting to slip away. In an effort to get back to the United States, Reza wants to attend business school and rotate through different campuses across the country. He struggled with his courses and ultimately failed. Reza switched majors, obtained a scholarship, and went for a m…

1
Reza Rezvi: Homelessness, Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage (Ep. 41) 1:12:25

2y ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Reza Rezvi was born in London to a working-class family. He would have a typical childhood until, at the age of ten, his father lost his job. Reza did not feel smart in class and was the black sheep of his family. His father would lose his temper easily and yell at Reza daily. At 17, Reza felt like a degenerate and would stay out late at night to a…

1
Phil Aguilar: Childhood Trauma, Recovery & The Thrive Stage (Ep. 40) 1:00:32

2y ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Feeling as though he was in the “wrong place at the wrong time,” Pastor Phil looked at the lessons he learned from his court battles. Seeing his children’s lives motivated him to write a book, Forgive Me Father For I Have Sinned. He felt as if he needed help and turned his focus to God. He now believes that love is the gift that never fails, and co…

1
Phil Aguilar: Childhood Trauma, Recovery & The Survive Stage (Ep. 39) 1:29:29

2y ago1:29:29

1:29:29

Phil Aguilar, aka Pastor Phil, was falling in love with Venice Beach, California, and was struggling to walk an honorable path. In moments of weakness, he considered returning to his gangster life. Gang wars in Venice were soul-crushing for Pastor Phil and he reached out to Pastor Tommy Barnett. Following Pastor Tommy’s guidance, he moved to Downto…

1
Phil Aguilar: Childhood Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage (Ep. 38) 1:09:21

2y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Phil Aguilar grew up in Anaheim, aka “Clanaheim,” where he was the darkest kid in town. He asked his mom to buy better soap so that he could be white like his friends. His mom told him, “Don’t be speaking any Spanish in class,” and helped him learn to speak without an accent. His childhood was happy until the day he saw his father violently punch h…

1
Leigh Steinberg: Alcoholic Trauma Recovery & The Thrive Stage (Ep. 37) 1:01:46

2y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Leigh Steinberg committed the past 12 years to his sobriety and successfully rebuilt his sports agency. He describes the intense focus on the first few years of his recovery. Later, Leigh wrote The Agent and started speaking publicly. This gave Leigh a sense of responsibility to sustain his sobriety. He was shadowed by Cameron Crow as the inspirati…

1
Leigh Steinberg: Alcoholic Trauma Recovery & The Survive Stage (Ep. 36) 55:02

2y ago55:02

55:02

At 61-years old, Leigh Steinberg is divorced, bankrupt and living with his parents. He knew that he had a drinking problem, and approached recovery as if he was going back to college. Leigh read everything about alcohol recovery, but nothing worked. Although he grew up Jewish, he had difficulties with the concept of God, but discovered a newfound s…

1
PhD Kimoni Just RnB & HiP HoP Hosted by Chris Brown Part II Volume 392 9-21-2022 6:00:16

2y ago6:00:16

6:00:16

1. John Legend - I Don't Love You Like I Used To 2. Ari Lennox - Stop By 3. GodShine - We Vibe 4. Kiana Ledé - Irresponsible 5. Lauren Elysse feat. Sa!nt - Say Say 6. Official Wilough - Grown & Sexy 7. Two Shots Of BiJon - One In A Million 8. Dee-1 - Authentic 9. Kiana Shoko - Down For Me 10.Ks - On your mind 11. Dri Jack - Space 12. GoGo Morrow - …

1
Leigh Steinberg: Alcoholic Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage (Ep. 35) 49:28

2y ago49:28

49:28

Leigh Steinberg, premier sports agent, entrepreneur, and best-selling author is the real-life inspiration for the Oscar-winning film Jerry Maguire. He is best known for his work building athletes into stand-alone brands and securing over $4 billion for his 300+ pro athlete clients. Leigh’s drug was success. After a series of personal setbacks; both…

1
Brandon Lee: Sexual Abuse Trauma Recovery & The Thrive Stage (Ep.34) 2:13:13

2y ago2:13:13

2:13:13

Driving through the town where he was a teenage sex worker, Brandon Lee is no longer triggered. The 5x Emmy Award-winning news anchor and recovered addict explains the benefits of creating new positive memories in the locations where trauma occurred. Trying a variety of recovery methods, Brandon began working with a shaman. Under his guidance, Bran…

1
PhD Kimoni Just RnB & HiP HoP Hosted by Chris Brown Volume 391 6:00:06

2y ago6:00:06

6:00:06

1. Snoh Aalegra - DO 4 LOVE 2. Steven Russell Harts - Gots ta Be 3. Chris Brown - Dream4. Dyna Edyne ft. AYLØ - 'Dubai' 5. Saleka - Seance6. Chxrry22 - Call Me 7. Giveon - Lost Me 8. Inayah - Most Girlz 9. Mikaela Ayira - Black and Blue10.Jade Novah - Trip11. Kevin Alston - Love Song12. T'yun Marshall - Good God13. Tyra Levone - I Like It14. Ne-Yo …

1
Brandon Lee: Sexual Abuse Trauma Recovery & The Survive Stage (Ep. 33) 44:57

2y ago44:57

44:57

Brandon wanted to rebuild his life. He was convinced to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting by the same nurse that attended to him after his overdose. He shared his story at his first AA meeting and found a new social circle. They helped Brandon realize that he could enjoy life as a sober, gay man. Brandon attended five AA meetings a week for th…

1
Brandon Lee: Sexual Abuse Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage (Ep. 32) 1:11:22

2y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

**TRIGGER WARNING** 5-time Emmy winning journalist, Brandon Lee enjoyed a privileged childhood, a beautiful home in Anaheim Hills, the best private schools, and both parents prospering in their careers. What he didn’t have was parental supervision to protect him from predators and pedophiles. From the ages of 7-10, Brandon was molested by a trusted…

1
Fausto Castellanos: Sexual Abuse Trauma Recovery & The Thrive Stage (Ep. 31) 1:34:43

2y ago1:34:43

1:34:43

Fausto got in touch with himself and found his passion, which was jump rope! His hero was Buddy Lee, a reigning champion. In an effort to inspire hope in others, Fausto used a Buddy Lee Brand jump rope to start a campaign, “My jump rope gives me hope.” This got the attention of Buddy Lee himself. With the help of a go-fund-me kick-starter, he was a…

1
Fausto Castellanos: Sexual Abuse Trauma Recovery & The Survive Stage (Ep. 30) 1:16:48

2y ago1:16:48

1:16:48

Fausto got back on his feet by attending church for the first time. He attended primarily for the community and social aspects. One day he heard “God gives his toughest battles to his strongest warriors.” This inspired Fausto, who realized he was strong enough to help others. He joined Alcoholics Anonymous and shared his raw story authentically. Fo…

1
Fausto Castellanos: Sexual Abuse Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage (Ep. 29) 58:18

2y ago58:18

58:18

Born in Fullerton, California, Fausto was scared of his father but still longed for his affection. As a child, he learned to live in his head and not complain about his father’s horrible treatment of his mother. Fausto believed his constant household dysfunction was normal. Ultimately, this led to Fausto’s social anxiety, sexual abuse, and longing …

1
Kathy Buckley: Disability Trauma Recovery & The Thrive Stage (Ep. 28) 1:24:17

2y ago1:24:17

1:24:17

Kathy believed that her disability did not make her less than anyone else. While questioning herself, she aimed high. Yet her headshot was thrown into the trash by a comedy club owner. As a stroke of luck, famous comedian Geri Jewell saw it in the trash and pulled it out. This led to Kathy’s first comedy gig, where she was an instant hit. She ran i…

1
Kathy Buckley: Disability Trauma Recovery & The Survive Stage (Ep. 27) 1:09:26

2y ago1:09:26

1:09:26

After the jeep accident, Kathy had to learn how to walk again. Stuck in this mindset to survive, she left Ohio for California, lived in her car for 3 months, and got cancer 2 years later. Pissed off with life, she decided to confront her dad about their past on multiple occasions. After attending group therapy, she learned to not live in the past a…

1
Kathy Buckley: Disability Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage (Ep. 26) 1:12:51

2y ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Kathy Buckley’s family thought she was “slow” and her hearing impairment was not discovered until she was eight. She struggled to connect with others. Lacking family support, she was sexually molested as a child and raped at 16. Feeling profoundly alone, Kathy attempted suicide five times in high school. Then in her early 20’s, Kathy was at the bea…

1
Ken Druck: Daughter's Death Trauma Recovery & The Thrive Stage (Ep. 25) 1:01:05

2y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Knowing the pain of losing a child, Ken Druck is called in to counsel the families after 9-11, Sandy Hook, Hurricane Katrina, OJ, and other horrible events. His insights are so profound, that he appears on Oprah. In honor of his late daughter, Ken starts the Jenna Druck Foundation. His three books inspire millions. Ken shares that love will always …

1
Ken Druck: Daughter's Death Trauma Recovery & The Survive Stage (Ep. 24) 45:23

2y ago45:23

45:23

Feeling as if life had lost its meaning, Ken Druck decided to move forward by walking a path of honoring his daughter, Jenna. Ken reveals his 6 Rules for honoring a loved one. He shares that no one goes through life without a broken heart. We have to decide whether we are going to allow our hearts to break and close, or break and open. Ken also exp…

1
Ken Druck: Daughter's Death Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage (Ep. 23) 1:00:15

2y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

As a two-year-old, Ken Druck could already sense the tension within his holocaust survivor family. Although he struggled with a learning disability, Ken battled through earning his Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. While a practicing therapist, Ken and his wife welcomed two daughters into their home, Jenna and Stephanie. At 10 pm one night, …

1
Geri Jewell: Disability Trauma Recovery & The Thrive Stage – Part Two (Ep. 22) 51:33

2y ago51:33

51:33

Geri shares her ups and downs. She gets asked to speak at the White House, not just once but three times. Once with Ronald Reagan and twice with Barack Obama. But she is also sexually assaulted by creeps that prey on disabled people. A frequent guest on Hollywood’s red-carpet events, her life has thrilling highs and indescribable lows. Through it a…

1
Geri Jewell: Disability Trauma Recovery & The Thrive Stage (Ep. 21) 1:19:04

2y ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Geri shares her stories of working with Cheech and Chong, auditioning for Burt Reynolds, decapitating Big Bird, and how she landed her starring role on ABC’s "Facts of Life". But success had its ups and downs. Cerebral palsy causes a lot of pain. Geri would later find herself at death’s door, addicted to painkillers, too sick to work, and in a fail…

1
Geri Jewell: Disability Trauma Recovery & The Survive Stage (Ep. 20) 1:22:43

2+ y ago1:22:43

1:22:43

Unhappy with school, Geri tries to join the military but they don’t want her. Geri tries everything, and even writes letters to TV star Carol Burnett and tells her that she is interested in a stand-up comedy career. Unbelievably, Carol writes back and encourages Geri to go for it. Right after high school, Geri auditions for a comedy club on Hollywo…

1
Geri Jewell: Disability Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage (Ep. 19) 1:40:39

2+ y ago1:40:39

1:40:39

Being the world’s smallest premature baby at that time, Geri Jewell began her life with trauma. She started life at three pounds and then dropped to two. She was isolated and no one was allowed to touch her, so she had no physical attention for the first 3 months of life. Geri was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Her first stage appearance was as a b…

1
Anthony Brown: Homelessness Trauma Recovery & The Thrive Stage (Ep. 18) 46:46

2+ y ago46:46

46:46

Although Anthony wanted God to prove himself, he began to change his perceptions when he heard God share three rules to live by. These valuable rules paid off. Wanting to help others and to share his story to inspire others, Anthony wrote the book, “From Park Bench to Park Avenue.” He talks about his struggles from being a homeless drug addict to b…

1
Anthony Brown: Homelessness Trauma Recovery & The Survive Stage (Ep. 17) 48:45

2+ y ago48:45

48:45

Anthony travels to Michigan to say his last goodbyes to his dying mother. During his visit, Anthony realizes he is actually more interested in his mother's medications. When in his 30's, Anthony would finally find himself incarcerated for the first time. While in prison, he took to reading. Eventually, he would enter a treatment center, group thera…

1
Anthony Brown: Homelessness Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage (Ep. 16) 1:03:42

2+ y ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Born with his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, Anthony Brown’s life began with trauma. He grew up in poverty with his mother and two sisters above a Cleveland bar. At age nine, Anthony found his mother on the floor, shot in the head by a boyfriend. By 14, Anthony had experimented with hard drugs and was injecting regularly. At 15, his mom li…

1
Jodi Barber: Overdose Trauma Recovery & The Thrive Stage (Ep. 15) 50:56

2+ y ago50:56

50:56

Jodi became an advocate after losing her son to a drug overdose. She connected to a network of Jarrod’s classmates and parents who were facing similar problems. By building a community and bringing awareness, they fought back against the epidemic of illegal drugs and dirty doctors who over-prescribed to make a profit. She also set out to inspire ne…

1
Jodi Barber: Overdose Trauma Recovery & The Survive Stage (Ep. 14) 41:13

2+ y ago41:13

41:13

Jodi Barber was devastated when her son Jarrod overdosed and lost his battle with drug addiction. Looking back, she believes that the best help for an addict is to get them into a treatment facility. While she did everything she could, dirty doctors and negative connotations about rehab got in the way of real solutions. To survive her grief, Jodi p…

1
Jodi Barber: Overdose Trauma Recovery & The Dive Stage (Ep. 13) 44:10

2+ y ago44:10

44:10

Jarrod broke his collar bone while riding dirt bikes, which led to using prescribed opioids for pain management. The opioids then led to addiction and a “dirty doctor” Hsiu-Ying “Lisa” Tseng, MD, who kept the prescriptions flowing without Jarrod’s parent’s knowledge. Desperate for help, Jodi sent Jarrod to the “best doctor in Orange County” who pre…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Ms. Tanya Brown Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide