A Little Less Lonely w/ Nate Postlethwait
Nate Postlethwait shares his personal journey of healing from childhood trauma and mental health issues after leaving a demanding career. He creates a space for other survivors to tell their stories and build a supportive community.
Episodes
Episode 13: Patrick Teahan on Estrangement, Childhood Trauma, & the Scapegoating Impacts of the media
If you'd like to book a 1:1 life mapping call with Nate, you can do that here.The link to join my online group is here. If you are seeing this message when registration is closed, make sure to add your name to the waitlist to be notified when registration opens. Thank you to all who continue to help build this community. If you'd like to show support for this space, please take a few sec
Episode 12: Autism, Motherhood, & Fawning w/Dr. Ingrid Clayton
As much as I enjoyed Dr. Ingrid Clayton sharing a deeper dive into fawning, I was also grateful for her curiosity around my autism diagnosis. The overlaps of two stories: childhood trauma, scapegoating, fawning, autism, motherhood, and the stress and pressure of taking your life back. The link to join my online group is here. If you are seeing this message when registration is closed, make sure
Episode 11: Max | Belonging & Adoption Trauma
When I was introduced to Max I was not prepared to hear his story. The more we chatted over coffee, and the more details he shared, the more I could barely take it in. He smiles, a big smile, and says, "You should write about this." So, I did. Then, I had him come along and share the story. Please leave Max comments below expressing your gratitude and support. We will make sure he sees a
Episode 10: I’ve Been Healing for Years. When Will Peace Come?
For anyone who is needing the reminders of what next step can be taken to find peace, this episode is for you. The link to join my online group is here. If you are seeing this message when registration is closed, make sure to add your name to the waitlist to be notified when registration opens. Thank you to all who continue to help build this community. If you'd like to show support for this
Episode 9: A Therapist Gets Honest
Yolanda Renteria is someone I have known for several years both personally and professionally. While she has entered into a new chapter of her life as a published author, I wanted to hear more of the personal journey behind becoming a therapist and what she has learned from working with the hurting. Make sure to stay tuned for the tributes at the end!Yolanda's book, Attuned & Attached, is
Episode 8: Michel - The Father Wound & Rescue
When we stood in Michel's gym and his story unfolded, I kept asking, "And then what?" "Then what happened?" In the end, I asked, "May I hug you?" He obliged. I was grateful he agreed to come share his story with you. Your kind comments to him will all be captured and sent his way. The link to join my online group is here. If you are seeing this message when regi
Episode 7: A Young Mother Surviving An Abusive Mother
If you know the term "mother wound" this episode is for you. Make sure to check in with your body after listening. When part of your story is touched on, it is important to follow up with acknowledgement and compassion. It will make a difference in your day. The link to join my online group is here. If you are seeing this message when registration is closed, make sure to add your name to
Guilt: Survivors POV (Ep. 6)
Welcome back! This episode had many parallels to our last episode on surviving estrangement. This weeks story covers the complexity of guilt (or perceived guilt) for choosing to heal.We do a deeper dive into how someone can feel guilt when they've made decisions that honor their mind, body, and soul. It's certainly complex. Let us know in the comments if you relate to this story...If you
Surviving Estrangement (Ep.5)
Welcome back everyone. Today, we are doing a deep dive into estrangement. I have found this topic to be widely relatable yet heavily shamed among trauma survivors. As you listen along, pay attention to your response to the different messages you may have heard that invited in further shame around you being estranged. That part of you may need some TLC from you-well deserved.Have a question you wa
The Mother Wound | Breaking the Cycle (Ep.4)
This is the first story we are covering that was submitted from someone in my online group. It’s a tough one, but a topic that I know is relatable to many people-the mother wound.Pay close attention to the process. There are many layers to this type of healing, but hopefully you hear something that helps you find context for something in your life too. If you would like to submit your story to be
Timeline of Healing: Milestones & Conscious Thought (Ep.3)
In this episode I wrap up my story with some of the incredible milestones my healing process has offered me. From working through years of EMDR therapy, to meeting a stranger while volunteering, this is how specific words, and actions can bring a person healing. Next week we are sharing our FIRST story from one of you! We have a soon-to-be first-time mom working through the complex pain from the r
The Truth About Conversion Therapy (Ep. 2)
There have been few stories told about conversion therapy from the survivors perspective. In this episode I share my history of going through conversion therapy, and how they ran the organization. This story highlights the obsession with the abuser-centered society: The stories centering around the people who hurt others, rather than the survivors. If you are a trauma survivor, listen closely at 2
Why I’m Starting This Now (Ep. 1)
In the first episode of A Little Less Lonely, Nate Postlethwait shares the personal journey that led him to create this space.From childhood in a strict religious environment, to coming out, navigating cPTSD, and building a survivor focused community, Nate reflects on the power of telling our stories, and hearing others reflect them back. If you’ve ever felt out of place or unseen, we hope you wil
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