Think Unbroken with Michael Unbroken | Childhood Trauma, CPTSD, and Mental Health Recovery

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If you feel stuck, burned out, or like you’ve “checked all the boxes” and still aren’t happy, this conversation is for you. In this powerful episode, Michael Unbroken and guest Amy Natalie dive deep into how to rebuild confidence, break negative thought patterns, and create a life aligned with your true core values.
We talk about:
Why “happiness is a choice” can feel impossible when you are in survival mode.
How Amy went from clinically depressed, anxious, and living a picture‑perfect life to an authentic, multidimensional reality.
The role of core values like authenticity, connection, health, growth, freedom, and impact in designing a life that actually feels like YOU.
Practical tools to become more present, rewire negative self‑talk, and stop repeating the same painful patterns.
The mindset and embodiment practices that help you heal stored trauma and feel safe in your body again.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: Becoming the embodied person you’re capable of being

01:43 Why you are hearing this at the right time

03:20 Amy’s story: From vanilla, picture‑perfect life to full‑spectrum living

05:08 Hitting rock bottom, anxiety, and getting sick of your own stories

15:13 Presence, goals, and who you are choosing to be today

15:42 Mindset, limiting beliefs, and negative thought patterns

17:50 Self‑acceptance, shame, and loving your insecure parts

18:27 What embodiment really means and why trauma lives in the body
If you’re navigating grief, mental health challenges, or a “dark night of the soul,” this episode will give you hope, practical tools, and a new lens on success. Listen with an open mind and open heart; one conversation can change everything.

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In this episode, Michael Unbroken sits down with kink and sexuality expert Matthew Riven to unpack how BDSM, kink, and conscious sexuality can become powerful tools for healing childhood trauma, religious shame, and sexual guilt. You will learn how consent, boundaries, and agency in the bedroom can help you reclaim your body, rebuild self‑trust, and create safer, more authentic relationships as an adult survivor.
We explore the difference between sex, sexuality, and kink, why your “taboo” desires are often wired to your nervous system, and how bringing them above the table with communication can be deeply healing instead of destructive. Matthew shares how conscious kink, structure, and negotiation give trauma survivors a safe container to be seen, ask for what they want, and slowly release the shame they were taught as kids.
If you grew up with sexual abuse, purity culture, or a home where sex was never talked about, this conversation will help you understand why you struggle with intimacy, trust, and desire – and what to do about it. We talk PTSD, body agency, consent regret, and how to move from people‑pleasing and dissociation into grounded, empowered choice in your relationships and sex life.
Timestamps:
00:00 Why kink and sexuality matter for trauma healing
06:00 Michael’s story: childhood sexual abuse, Mormonism, and confusion about sex
16:00 What kink really is (and why shame makes it feel “wrong”)
19:00 How BDSM rules, structure, and consent create safety
01:08:00 “Fuck yes, yes, maybe, no, fuck no” – understanding consent and boundaries
Keywords (for SEO): trauma healing, childhood sexual abuse, religious trauma, purity culture, kink, BDSM, conscious kink, sexuality, sexual shame, sexual guilt, consent, boundaries, agency, body agency, PTSD, intimacy, relationships, Michael Unbroken, Matthew Riven, Think Unbroken podcast
If someone searches “healing sexual shame,” do you want to rank more for “trauma recovery” or more for “kink and BDSM education”?

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Quit corporate, bet on yourself, and build a life you actually love. In this conversation, Michael Unbroken sits down with Angie Hawkins to break down exactly how she went from full blown anxiety attacks at the thought of quitting her 9–5 to creating a business and life on her own terms.
You will learn:
How to know when it is really time to leave corporate America (and when it is just escapism).
The mindset shift Angie used to become the kind of person who quits their job and starts a business.
Why success is never guaranteed, but struggle is, and how to keep going when everything feels like it is failing.
Practical strategies to build self belief, take scary action, and handle the consequences without falling apart.
What to do when your launch flops, your plans blow up, or your first attempts get almost no results.
If you feel stuck in a job you hate, are terrified to take the leap, or keep getting knocked down as an entrepreneur, this episode will give you real talk, real examples, and simple steps to move forward today.
Timestamps:
00:00 Leaving corporate America and facing fear
05:00 Building self belief after anxiety and panic
15:00 Why struggle is guaranteed and success is not
25:00 Failing forward in business and trying again
35:00 How to keep going when you want to quit
Keywords: quit corporate America, leave your 9–5, how to believe in yourself, entrepreneurial mindset, overcoming fear, self belief, failing forward, Michael Unbroken podcast, Angie Hawkins interview, how to start your own business, motivational podcast, mental health and entrepreneurship.

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Do you feel like you keep dating the same person in a different body, repeating painful patterns you swore you were done with ? In this raw conversation, I sit down with dating and attachment expert Drea Renee to talk about how childhood trauma, anxious attachment, and modern dating culture collide to shape your love life today. We break down ghosting, hookup culture, co‑regulation, and why you might be dating from your 7‑year‑old self instead of your adult self, and what it actually takes to build a secure, healthy relationship that lasts.
If you grew up in chaos, had a parent leave, or feel “too much” and dysregulated in relationships, this episode will show you that you are not broken and that there is a clear path to healing, accountability, and better love. You will learn practical tools for framing hard conversations, knowing when to walk away, and how to stop blaming everyone else and finally start doing your own work.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: Why dating feels so broken today

00:28 Imagining a safe, secure relationship that lasts

01:26 Drea’s story: Dad leaving, early trauma, and unconscious dating

03:28 Michael’s “aha” moment: Realizing “this is a me problem”

42:20 How to stay in your adult self during conflict

42:48 Framing hard conversations without blaming your partner

44:23 What to do when one partner is unwilling to do the work

44:48 When to double down vs hit the eject button on a relationship
In this episode we cover:
How childhood trauma and attachment wounds shape your dating choices
What anxious attachment looks like in real‑life relationships
Why ghosting, apps, and hookup culture keep you stuck in old patterns
How to use co‑regulation and framing to create safety in conflict
When to apologize, repair, and try again vs when it is time to walk away

If you are ready to stop dating your trauma and start creating secure, healthy love, this conversation is for you.

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Every day you have the power to rebuild your life, but sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom, dropping the mask, and telling the truth about who you really are. In this raw and powerful conversation, Michael Unbroken sits down with author and entrepreneur Allie Bloyd to talk about burning your life down to the studs and rebuilding it with radical honesty, faith, and courage.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Allie went from “performing fine” to confronting childhood trauma, sexual assault, addiction, and generational patterns she had buried for decades.
Why high achievers can look “successful” on the outside while feeling completely broken and lost on the inside.
How radical honesty with yourself and others becomes the doorway to real healing, self-worth, and spiritual growth.
The role of writing, storytelling, and even AI in triggering her deepest season of self-discovery and life transition.
Why business success built on people-pleasing and performance will eventually collapse if you never deal with the truth of who you are.
We also dive into:
Faith, identity, and the “dark night of the soul” that often follows public success.
Marriage, parenting, and the cost of living out of alignment with your true self.
Using rock bottom as a catalyst to become a new version of you instead of staying stuck in shame.
If you’ve ever looked “put together” while secretly falling apart, this episode will give you language, hope, and next steps to begin your own Unbroken journey.
Timestamps (approx):
00:00 – Why real change often requires rock bottom
01:20 – Allie’s “fine” persona and the moment the mask cracked

03:40 – Trauma, self-worth, and pretending everything is okay

05:20 – Success, burnout, and the second dark night of the soul

06:30 – Business, marriage, and realizing you built a life from trauma responses

08:10 – Obsessive drive, entrepreneurship, and self-medication with drugs, alcohol, and sex
Connect with Allie Bloyd:
Website: alibloyd.com
Social: @alibloydmedia
Book series and updates: choosemeseries.com
Listen to more episodes and get show notes: thinkunbrokenpodcast.com
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