Sanity Sessions: Real Talk, Real Trauma

About Sanity Sessions: Real Talk, Real Trauma

Sanity Sessions: Real Talk is your go-to podcast for all things mental health and trauma. Hosted by your favorite Philly girl, Dr. Dawn Crosson — licensed psychologist and certified trauma therapist — this show delivers grounded, real-world strategies for growing, healing and living fully. Whether you're navigating stress, stress, burnout, trauma or just trying to keep it together, Dr. Dawn’s got your back. It’s the podcast that keeps you sane through all the madness… and always keeps it real

Publisher

Dr. Dawn Gullette Crosson, Psy.D

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Dec 2019

Latest episode

8 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

114 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Feb 2026

   Healing, Accountability, and Power-w/ Aswad Thomas (VP of the ASJ and National Director of CSSJ)-Real Talk Special Edition Pt 2 of the 3 Part Series

   This episode is Part 2 of the 3-Part Sanity Sessions: Real Talk – Special Edition featuring Aswad Thomas, Vice President of the Alliance for Safety and Justice and National Director of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice. In Part 2, Dr. Dawn Crosson and Aswad move beyond the origin story and into the work of healing—what it actually takes to move from surviving trauma to becoming grounded, accountable, and intentional in leadership. This conversation centers on self-awareness, boundaries, ...

2. 

   8 Feb 2026

   From Survival to Systems: Building What Survivors Deserve-w/ Aswad Thomas (VP of the ASJ and National Director of CSSJ)-Real Talk Special Edition Series Finale

   This episode is the series finale of the Sanity Sessions: Real Talk — Special Edition series with Aswad Thomas, Vice President of the Alliance for Safety and Justice and National Director of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice. In Part 3, Dr. Dawn Crosson and Aswad bring the conversation full circle—focusing on responsibility, power, and the work that lies ahead. This episode centers on what survivor-led systems change truly requires, the accountability of leadership, and how healing, advo...

3. 

   8 Feb 2026

   Sesh 8.8-Doing the Work: Trauma, Resilience, and Intentional Healing Part 2-w/ Rhonda Parker-Taylor

   In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Dawn Crosson continues her dialogue with Rhonda Parker-Taylor on what it really means to heal after trauma. Together, they explore resilience as a lived practice—not a buzzword—highlighting the importance of self-awareness, mentorship, and intentional joy. Rhonda shares how writing became a therapeutic outlet in her healing journey and why building a personal resilience toolkit is essential for navigating life’s hardest seasons. This episode is a r...

Who has been a guest on Sanity Sessions: Real Talk, Real Trauma

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• Dr Uno
• Dr Momoko Uno
• Ms Cat Shanu

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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