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In this episode of Snackable Mental Health, host Brandon W. Hahn welcomes co-host Karen Robert and guest Bryan Blaind for an honest conversation about PTSD, trauma, and healing.

Bryan shares his journey as a firefighter living with PTSD after 30 years of service, the impact of stigma—especially among first responders—and how Wounded Warriors Canada helped him organize his trauma and find real support. He talks about the importance of physical health, therapy, journaling, and the role his wife and friends played in his recovery.

Karen also opens up about her own experience with childhood trauma, navigating life through foster homes, and the long road to diagnosis and healing.

Together, they discuss isolation, the power of group therapy, and why talking about mental health out loud can be life-changing.

If you’re navigating trauma, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers hope, practical insights, and a reminder: you’re not alone.