Things We Lost in the Fire w/ Traumatologist Elizabeth Rona, LMFT

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🗓️ 30 January 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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#lafires #mentalhealth #ptsd #podcast In this episode of The Collier Landry Show, we dive into the profound psychological impact of the LA wildfires and the aftermath of rebuilding communities. Los Angeles has faced devastating fires, leaving countless individuals grappling with loss, trauma, and the daunting task of starting over. Elizabeth Rona, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner specializing in trauma recovery and stress resilience, joins me. We explore the emotional toll of natural disasters, the hidden psychological dangers of rebuilding, and how communities can heal in the wake of the destruction. We discuss: ⭐ The immediate and long-term effects of fire-related trauma ⭐ How grief manifests after losing homes, memories, and stability ⭐ The psychological challenges of rebuilding and displacement ⭐ Coping strategies for individuals and families facing post-disaster stress ⭐ The role of community support in the healing process If you or someone you know has been affected by wildfires or any large-scale disaster, this episode offers insight, validation, and tools to move forward. Elizabeth's Website: https://www.elizabethrona.com Link to this episode on YouTube: Ways you can support this channel: ➡️ Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/collierlandry ➡️ WISH LIST! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FH1VW897OG84 ➡️ VENMO: https://www.venmo.com/u/collier-landry ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collierlandry ➡️ Merch Store: https://www.collierlandry.com/store ➡️ Shop Using My Amazon Affiliate Link (It's FREE!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/collierlandry ⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/@collierlandry Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and reflects my independent opinion. Sources include public news sites, interviews, court documents, and similar materials. Statements from others are considered alleged unless confirmed. I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional, and this content is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health challenges, consult a qualified healthcare professional. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information is provided "as is" without guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or suitability. Views expressed are personal and may change over time. Verify all information independently. I am not liable for any errors, omissions, or damages arising from the use of this content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Well, the LA fires have affected so many people and as we dig through the aftermath as a community
0:07.8	here in Los Angeles, whether you're in the Palisades, whether you're in Altadena with the
0:11.9	Eaton fire, or the other fires that wreaked havoc on the city this last month. There is a lot of
0:17.3	conjecture going around on what to do, how to rebuild our communities, and what happens next.
0:22.5	Today, we're going to reflect on the collective trauma that a lot of these communities have endured during the aftermath and during the fires themselves.
0:30.3	And today joining me is traumatologist Elizabeth Rona.
0:34.2	She was also evacuated for 10 days, and she is here to join the program. I'm Collier Landry.
0:39.6	Let's get into it.
0:41.1	Testimony continued today in the most notorious criminal trial in where Dr. John Boyle is accused
0:45.8	of killing his wife, Marine. The boy confidently told the jury it was his decision to testify
0:50.3	against his father. I heard a scream. I heard a son. It's about this laugh.
0:54.7	We, the jury, find the defendant guilty.
0:57.8	I decided at an early age that our trauma should not be what defines us.
1:02.3	It's what we choose to do with it that does.
1:04.7	I'm here to share my unique perspective on true crime, mental health, society, and popular
1:09.9	culture, and always with a slight sense of humor.
1:12.6	I'm Collierlandry, and welcome to my show.
1:15.7	Live from Santa Monica, California, Mover Nation, what's going on?
1:20.6	What's going on?
1:21.9	What's going on?
1:23.7	Wherever you may be and however you may be watching or listening, thanks for making me a part of your
1:28.8	day. I am so excited to introduce my guest today, Elizabeth Rona, she is a licensed marriage and family
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