The Trauma Queen Podcast

The Trauma Queen Podcast

Hosted by: Jessica Ella

The Trauma Queen Podcast is a no-filter podcast for brave women who are ready to face themselves, so that they can uncover the real reasons they suffer. We dive deep into the real, raw truth about healing—no fluff, no...

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#42: The Disorder I Didn’t Know I Had: Healing from Dissociative Identity Disorder

I thought I was healing. But no matter how much work I did… I still felt like I was living someone else’s life. What I didn’t know at the time was that I had Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), a trauma response so...
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#41: “Why Isn’t Your Dad in Jail?” Facing the System, Fear & What Justice Really Means

Why didn’t you take him to court? Why isn’t he in jail? This is the #1 question I get asked and in this raw, unfiltered episode of The Trauma Queen, I finally answer it. I walk you through the terrifying reality...
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#40: Former Police Officer Reveals: The System is Failing Survivors

In this powerful episode of The Trauma Queen, I sit down with Kristi McVee, a former police officer who spent over a decade in child protection and sex crime investigations. Kristi opens up about the heartbreaking...
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#39: Episode 39 – "Repressed Memories, Flashbacks & False Memory Myths: How to Know If It Really Happened

  If you’ve ever questioned whether a flashback was real or felt terrified you were “making it all up,” this episode is for you. Today, I dive deep into one of the most common (and misunderstood) trauma responses:...
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#38: A Message to My Father: Speaking the Truth About Abuse, Fear & Survival

This is the hardest episode I’ve ever recorded. It’s raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal. In today’s solo episode, I speak directly to the man who abused me—my father. I’ve lived in fear of what he might do if I...
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#37: I Gave Birth… and Left the Hospital Empty-Handed": How Peta Turned Unimaginable Grief Into Her Calling

EPISODE 37 – "You Don't Leave With Nothing" The stillbirth, the silence, and the soul-level strength of my cousin Peta. This week’s episode is tender, brave, and unforgettable. I sat down with my cousin Peta, who...
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#36: The Truth Behind Healing, Hustle & Showing Up Online

Ever found yourself questioning if you’ve really healed—or if you’ve just mastered high-functioning survival? In this raw, real-life chat, Jess and Steph peel back the filters and talk honestly about the pressure to...
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#35: The Identity Behind the Empire — With Georgie Stevenson

  Episode 35: The Identity Behind the Empire — With Georgie StevensonWhat happens when you’ve built an eight-figure empire, achieved every milestone, and still feel numb inside? In this powerful and deeply honest...
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Why Do I Feel Like I Can’t Trust After Infidelity?

Episode #34

  Episode 34: Why Do I Feel Like I Can’t Trust After Infidelity? Trauma, Betrayal & Rebuilding Safety in LoveIn this deeply personal episode of The Trauma Queen, Jessica Ella explores the emotional wreckage that...
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Why Do I Get Stuck in Negative Thought Patterns?

Episode #33

  Episode 33: Why Do I Get Stuck in Negative Thought Patterns? Trauma, Mental Loops & the Fear Beneath the SpiralIn this powerful episode of The Trauma Queen, Jessica Ella explores one of the most frustrating...
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Why Do I Feel Like I’ll Never Be Truly Happy or at Peace?

Episode #32

  Episode 32: Why Do I Feel Like I’ll Never Be Truly Happy or at Peace? Trauma, the Happiness Trap & Reclaiming AlivenessIn this powerful episode of The Trauma Queen, Jessica Ella dives into one of the most...
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Why Do I Feel Less Powerful In Relationships?

Episode #31

  Episode 31: Why Do I Feel Less Powerful in Relationships? Trauma, Triggers & Losing Yourself in LoveIn this vulnerable and soul-hitting episode of The Trauma Queen, Jessica Ella unpacks a painful yet common...
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