More Than The Trauma: Living And Healing With C-PTSD With Nikki Everett

What does complex PTSD feel like when nobody else can see it? Ruby speaks with author, trauma educator and former justice-system professional Nikki Everett about living with complex PTSD, dissociation, flashbacks and a nervous system that remains on high alert. Nikki shares how workplace violence changed her life, how journalling became her book Uncomfortably Comfortable, and how she rebuilt her identity after trauma. Together, they explore nervous-system regulation, recognising triggers, supporting a loved one with PTSD and finding strength, purpose and even beauty after surviving the darkest parts of life. We made it on Feedspot's 2025 Top 30 Aussie Not For Profit Podcasts! Nikki Everett: Website And Instagram TBBI Links/Enquiries: Facebook: The Blue Butterfly Institute Email: hello@thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au Website: thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlueButterflyInstitute/videos (watch for video footage of podcast recording which includes uncut and behind the scenes footage!) (Intro/Outro Theme: Breaking The Silence by Marya Stark If in need of help during an immediate crisis: 100RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Interested in being a guest speaker on the podcast? We are currently on the look-out for people to share their story so if interested: Email: podcast@thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.