Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Recovering from Natural Disaster Trauma: Mental Health, PTSD, and Healing After the Storm

01 Oct 2024

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When natural disasters strike, the physical destruction is only part of the story—the emotional and psychological scars can last for years. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, guest Tara Pyfrom shares her harrowing survival story of Hurricane Dorian and the long road of recovery that followed. From PTSD and depression to finding ways to rebuild hope through therapy, writing, and resilience, Tara offers a powerful look at what it means to heal after unimaginable trauma.If you or someone you know is struggling in the aftermath of a disaster, this conversation is a reminder that recovery is possible, even when the journey feels endless.Link to Tara's website with information about her book: https://tarapyfrom.com/about-mePrimary Topics Covered:Risk factors for depression, PTSD, and traumaFirst-hand survival account of Hurricane DorianThe mental health impact of losing a home and communityThe slow process of recovery and therapy after traumaThe role of writing, art, and creativity in healingCoping strategies for depression and PTSD symptomsHow to measure progress when recovery feels stalledTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction to the episode and podcast mission 01:26 – Understanding depression risk factors and trauma triggers 03:04 – Tara’s background and initial experience with Hurricane Dorian 04:49 – When the storm hit: survival and impossible choices 06:41 – Fear, panic, and making life-or-death decisions 07:22 – Escaping to the attic and waiting for the storm to pass 08:36 – The moment of survival and evacuation 09:38 – The immediate mental health aftermath: PTSD and depression 11:01 – Long-term struggles with hopelessness and therapy 12:10 – Writing as therapy and the role of poetry in healing 13:27 – Building a new home and creating hope through goals 14:13 – Reflections on time, recovery, and measuring progress 15:32 – Finding resilience through small steps forward 16:35 – Living with trauma while reclaiming happiness 17:17 – Clinical reflections on PTSD and natural disaster survivors 19:07 – The importance of moving pain out of the body through expression 20:17 – Tara’s ongoing healing and sharing her story in a book 21:02 – The reality of long-term recovery from PTSD and depression 21:46 – Closing thoughts: resilience, survival, and moving forwardExplore mental health and addiction treatment options at recovery.comFacebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/Terry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Recovering from Natural Disaster Trauma: Mental Health, PTSD, and Healing After the Storm

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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