STP Shattered- The Podcast

About STP Shattered- The Podcast

Turning awareness into UNDERSTANDING! Conversations about the day-to-day struggles faced by people with mental illness.

Publisher

Mark Brosnan

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Feb 2021

Latest episode

10 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

363 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Nov 2026

   Shame, PTSD & Mental Illness: The Hidden Barrier to Healing | Why You Don't Need to Be Ashamed | VIDEO

   Can you live with mental illness without shame? In this raw and deeply personal episode, Mark Brosnan explores one of the most damaging and overlooked aspects of mental illness: shame. Drawing on his own experiences with Complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, hypervigilance, suicidal thoughts, and recovery, Mark shares the powerful moment he realized that the biggest obstacle to healing wasn't just the symptoms, it was the belief that he should be ashamed of having them. From breaking down in a gutter outside a police station, to navigating fatherhood with PTSD, to facing public judgment for openly discussing suicide with his daughter, Mark challenges the idea that mental illness is a personal failure. Instead, he argues that trauma-related conditions are injuries, not weaknesses, and that true recovery begins with self-forgiveness. If you've ever felt broken, embarrassed, judged, or unworthy because of your mental health struggles, this episode is for you. In this episode: ✅ Self-stigma and mental health shame✅ Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and trauma recovery✅ Suicide, survival, and healing✅ Managing triggers and fight-or-flight responses✅ Parenting while living with PTSD✅ Dealing with judgment from others✅ The difference between guilt, shame, and responsibility✅ Learning self-compassion and resilience 💬 Let us know in the comments: Have you ever struggled with shame because of your mental health? 📘 Read Mark Brosnan's Bookshttps://www.amazon.com.au/stores/Mark-Brosnan/author/B0B5RRFY4F/allbooks 🎧 Subscribe for honest conversations about mental health, trauma, recovery, resilience, family, and hope. #MentalHealth #PTSD #ComplexPTSD #CPTSD #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalIllness #DepressionRecovery #AnxietyRecovery #SuicidePrevention #TraumaHealing #SelfCompassion #HealingJourney #MentalWellness #Resilience #OvercomingShame #SelfStigma #MensMentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #TraumaSurvivor #RecoveryIsPossible #PodcastLife #MarkBrosnan #MentalHealthMatters

2. 

   10 Nov 2026

   Shame, PTSD & Mental Illness: The Hidden Barrier to Healing | Why You Don't Need to Be Ashamed

   Can you live with mental illness without shame? In this raw and deeply personal episode, Mark Brosnan explores one of the most damaging and overlooked aspects of mental illness: shame. Drawing on his own experiences with Complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, hypervigilance, suicidal thoughts, and recovery, Mark shares the powerful moment he realized that the biggest obstacle to healing wasn't just the symptoms, it was the belief that he should be ashamed of having them. From breaking down in a gutter outside a police station, to navigating fatherhood with PTSD, to facing public judgment for openly discussing suicide with his daughter, Mark challenges the idea that mental illness is a personal failure. Instead, he argues that trauma-related conditions are injuries, not weaknesses, and that true recovery begins with self-forgiveness. If you've ever felt broken, embarrassed, judged, or unworthy because of your mental health struggles, this episode is for you. In this episode: ✅ Self-stigma and mental health shame ✅ Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and trauma recovery ✅ Suicide, survival, and healing ✅ Managing triggers and fight-or-flight responses ✅ Parenting while living with PTSD ✅ Dealing with judgment from others ✅ The difference between guilt, shame, and responsibility ✅ Learning self-compassion and resilience 💬 Let us know in the comments: Have you ever struggled with shame because of your mental health? 📘 Read Mark Brosnan's Bookshttps://www.amazon.com.au/stores/Mark-Brosnan/author/B0B5RRFY4F/allbooks 🎧 Subscribe for honest conversations about mental health, trauma, recovery, resilience, family, and hope. #MentalHealth #PTSD #ComplexPTSD #CPTSD #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalIllness #DepressionRecovery #AnxietyRecovery #SuicidePrevention #TraumaHealing #SelfCompassion #HealingJourney #MentalWellness #Resilience #OvercomingShame #SelfStigma #MensMentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #TraumaSurvivor #RecoveryIsPossible #PodcastLife #MarkBrosnan #MentalHealthMatters

3. 

   3 Nov 2026

   Medication doesn't have to be the enemy | VIDEO | Mark MI Words

   Medication doesn't have to be the enemy | Mark MI Words Medication doesn’t have to be the enemy—but making peace with it isn’t always easy. In this candid, unplugged episode, Mark Brosnan shares his experience of living with complex PTSD and the journey from fearing medication to accepting it as part of everyday life. He opens up about family attitudes, concerns about addiction, the challenges of changing medications, and the stigma that can make seeking support harder. At its heart, this is an honest conversation about finding clinicians you trust, staying involved in your care, and recognising mental health support as an investment in your future.📘 Read My Books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/Mark-Brosnan/author/B0B5RRFY4F/allbooksWATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ In the Line of Duty: Cops v's Mental illness | Mark MI Words 👉This Video Link: https://youtu.be/Vjz2A8oaNUM✅ Unseen Heroes 2 - SGT Tommy Anderson | Mark MI Words 👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/pgeI-fKfFjA✅ SO DO I - Bipolar Without Shame - Professor Pakesta Washington | Mark MI Words👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/DULv4e_Otj4✅ 'Unseen Heroes' The Quiet Wounds - Lan Baker | ANZAC Day | Mark MI Words👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/VlFv_g-KWas✅ The Nightmare of Being Told to 'Get Over it' | Mark MI Words👉This Video Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/UYMRoEvmyb8🔥 DON’T FORGET:Get connected with me on Various Platforms. Follow on- 👇🌟 LET'S STAY CONNECTED- 🔶https://x.com/PfatJesus🔶https://www.patreon.com/u20360507🔶https://www.instagram.com/stpshatteredthepodcast/❤️ Support & Resources🌐 Website: https://markmiwords.com.au👕 Get the Shirts: https://markmishirts.com🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3BVQmO16Isxhu8ra2DTwPQ🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/shattered-the-podcast/id1551737334📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZvR1KH1rufN3lX2IMzozfg🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShatteredThePo1📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shatteredthepodcast/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shatteredpc💚 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=20360507#DontCompareYourPain #SelfCompassion #EmotionalWellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #EmotionalHealing #YourFeelingsMatter #StopComparing #SelfWorth #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #BeKindToYourself #EmotionalHealth #MarkMIWords

Who has been a guest on STP Shattered- The Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tom Lee
• Professor Pakesta Washington
• Lan Baker
• Devin Fish
• Tommy Anderson

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YouTube views

99,809

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

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Quality

84

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

76

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