.gfh-episode-wrap{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7} .gfh-episode-wrap h1,.gfh-episode-wrap h2,.gfh-episode-wrap h3{line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 .4em} .gfh-eyebrow{font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.7;margin-bottom:.25rem} .gfh-title{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,2.6vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:.25rem} .gfh-meta{font-size:.95rem;color:#555;margin-bottom:1.25rem} .gfh-meta b{color:#222} .gfh-hero{padding:1.25rem;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:12px;background:#fafafa;margin:1rem 0 1.25rem} .gfh-list{margin:.6rem 0 1.1rem;padding-left:1.25rem} .gfh-quote{font-style:italic;margin:.5rem 0;padding-left:1rem;border-left:3px solid #ddd} .gfh-btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;margin:.9rem 0 1.25rem} .gfh-btn{display:inline-block;padding:.7rem 1rem;border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;border:1px solid transparent} .gfh-btn--primary{background:#8c52ff;color:#fff;border-color:#8c52ff} .gfh-btn--ghost{background:#fff;color:#8c52ff;border-color:#8c52ff} .gfh-small{font-size:.95rem;color:#444} .gfh-footnote{font-size:.9rem;opacity:.8} Glow For Hope: Spark Conversation on Mental Health PTSD Beyond Veterans: Hidden Traumas & Healing with Dr. Debra Muth, ND Hosts: Kelly Poelker & Delisa Richardson • Guest: Dr. Debra Muth, ND — Founder, Serenity Health Care Center • Category: PTSD, trauma, integrative mental health

PTSD isn’t only a veteran’s story. Dr. Debra Muth reveals overlooked causes—from medical dismissal to childhood trauma and car accidents—how trauma reshapes the brain and body, why community support matters, and where integrative care can complement therapy and medication.

What You’ll Learn

• Why PTSD extends beyond veterans—medical trauma, neglect, unsafe neighborhoods, accidents.
• How PTSD alters the brain/body—and what brain imaging like SPECT can reveal.
• Everyday triggers (raised voices, white coats, passenger-seat anxiety) and how to spot them.
• The role of community support & why a single encouraging voice can shift everything.
• How integrative care (nutrition, labs, peptides, lifestyle) complements therapy and meds.

Guest Spotlight

Dr. Debra Muth, ND specializes in integrative approaches to complex conditions and the mind–body connection. Her upcoming book, Seen at Last, equips people to feel understood and empowered in their health journeys.

• Website: Serenity Health Care Center
• Book: Seen at Last (Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Serenity site)
• Brain Imaging Info: Amen Clinics (SPECT)

Key Quotes “Many people have PTSD of the medical community. We’ve inflicted that on them by dismissing their pain and symptoms.” “PTSD is more of an inflammatory response in the brain… we can see it on imaging, but we rarely use that knowledge in treatment.” “Community is huge. One word from the right person can change the trajectory of everything.” “You’re not alone—and you don’t have to live like this. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help.” Resources & Next Steps

• Serenity Health Care Center — integrative/functional care
• Amen Clinics — SPECT scan information
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, 24/7

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