Wade Cates

[Wade Cates @WadeCates1]

@pureMetatron if you want to get a hint of the glory of the ancient pyramids, visit the Bass Pro shop in Memphis, Tennessee

[Wade Cates @WadeCates1]

@marklevinshow Epstein’s fluffer…

[FromTraumatoJoy @fromtraumatojoy]

EPISODE 02: The Post-Traumatic Wisdom That Transformed My Life -- “You Don’t Get Over It”

Of all the things I’ve ever learned, this is the single thing that had the greatest impact on my life. As I rounded out the thought, it has four elements:

· You don’t “get over” the traumatic events of your life, ever.
· Struggling in the aftermath of trauma is 1000% normal, there is nothing wrong with you.
· Learning how to do that struggle is a learnable skill; I’ve seen so many people do it… and if they can do it, so can you.
· Finally, and maybe most important, trauma is not a death sentence… YOU CAN STILL LIVE A GREAT LIFE.

Tim Lynch and Wade Cates join me for a discussion about these ideas… it’s a wonderful discussion. If you’re struggling in the aftermath of a traumatic event, watch it. If you know someone who is struggling, tag them in the comment section of this video… there’s a good chance that you could open a door to changing their life.

THINGS WE DISCUSS:
- The most powerful idea I that I present on this path from trauma to joy
- The complete thought has four elements
- The Benevolent Trojan Horse
- An internet search tells you this about “why you can’t get over it”
- The best therapists you’ll ever have
- Be an informed consumer of mental health services and medications
- More art than science
- Viktor Frankl as my therapist
- Seeing therapists for this we used to see ministers, pastors and rabbis for
- Thoughts on Viktor Frankl
- The strength of the Benevolent Trojan Horse
- A lightbulb moment
- I’m talking about changing your life in weeks and months, not years from now
- The Lamplighter
- A version for children, because they experience trauma too
- Wisdom allows you to be gentle with yourself
- Life is hard, and you’ve got to be up for the challenge
- Final thoughts

We hope that by dragging these discussions into the town square, you or someone you know can transform their life. We've seen so many people walk this path and as you'll hear during the podcast... "If they can do it, so can you."

If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, email the show at [email protected].

Onward.

Mac
#ptsdrecovery #traumarecovery #traumahealing #transformation #PTSD #wellnes

[FromTraumatoJoy @fromtraumatojoy]

https://t.co/MwANyaWU09

[FromTraumatoJoy @fromtraumatojoy]

From Trauma to Joy: The Power of Truth in transforming your life.
✨ Have you heard the phrase "time heals all wounds"? It’s a well-intentioned lie, and you need to know that. Drop a 🔥 if you're done with bullshit clichés and ready to transform your life.
When I first struggled, in my ignorance I suppressed everything — and that didn’t help me one bit. My progress began when I accepted that struggling was a normal thing after a traumatic experience, is part of being human. Accepting that we don’t get over it; accepting that we can learn how to coexist with our traumatic experiences is the beginning of a journey that will allow you to find JOY in the chaos.
Sharing honest stories like Wade’s reminds us: you don’t have to pretend with those closest to you. Courage opens the door to real healing. We’ve seen countless lives change when people embrace these truths and transform their lives.
So here’s a question — what would happen if you stopped hiding your pain? Comment below and tag a friend who needs to hear this. Transforming your life begins with the courage to share what you’re going through with someone close to you.
🧠 Remember: Trauma is a normal part of life, not a death sentence. These truths will make you a wiser and stronger version of yourself — and this newfound strength will be the source of you transforming your life.
See the entire podcast on our YouTube channel: From Trauma to Joy
#traumahealing #traumarecovery #ptsd #transformation #wellness #ptsdrecovery

[FromTraumatoJoy @fromtraumatojoy]

Suicide Trendlines + We Discuss Your Emails & Comments About Episode 1
Here is a sample of the feedback topics we received and discuss in this episode:
• The frustration of being the most screwed-up person in the room
• Suicide trendlines in the US and the US military
• Making sense of data that is seemingly presented to obscure the truth
• “Hopium”
• The importance of “The Truth” as you find your way
• “These things you guys are talking about ARE basic life skills”
• Unhelpful faith-based comments and the anguish they cause
• Human beings are naturally unstable creatures
• Nothing about walking this path is intuitive!

These are great conversations!
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#PTSDrecovery #traumarecovery #traumahealing #transformation #PTSD #wellnes

[FromTraumatoJoy @fromtraumatojoy]

MEMO TO LEADERS: Go there slowly

I’ve been involved in the world of “mental fitness” for the past ten years. I’d like to share with leaders some very basic data: Active Duty Endstrength vs Active Duty Suicide, from 1999-2023. I had to create the Active Duty Suicide slide because the data is never presented like this.

Conclusions:
• There is as much art as science in the treatment of “mental health issues,” but we don’t know that.
• The people you lead overwhelmingly do not suffer from Serious Mental Illness, lots have had their asses kicked by life though… and they enlist looking to transform their lives.
• YOUR leaders and their leadership count… it takes one connection to stop a suicide, one.
• “Hopium” doesn’t work… every single leader knows that. The truth works because it’s strong, it’s unbendable, and it makes them wiser and stronger.
• Teach them the truth… that trauma is a normal part of life; that we don’t ever “get over” those events – ever; that struggling is normal – there is nothing “wrong” with them when they struggle; that learning what to do when they struggle is a learnable skill; and most important of all… they can still live a great life.
There is no reason the US Military cannot WIN the fight in the Valley of the Shadow of Death and set an example for the Nation to follow.
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#PTSDrecovery #traumarecovery #traumahealing #transformation #PTSD #wellness

[FromTraumatoJoy @fromtraumatojoy]

THIS JOURNEY FROM TRAUMA TO JOY IS NOT INTUITIVE... AND HUMANS, BY DEFAULT, WANT EASY

Life after trauma is not easy. This path from trauma to joy is not easy. As humans, we don't default to behaving nobly... in fact, we default to easy, convenient, and comfortable... which can lead to awful consequences. We all need to understand that NONE OF THIS IS INTUITIVE... it is all learned, and it's a very learnable skill... You can do that... I promise.
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#PTSDrecovery #traumarecovery #traumahealing #transformation #PTSD #wellnes

[Wade Cates @WadeCates1]

@ShawnRyan762 Liar. Zero integrity.

[Wade Cates @WadeCates1]

@bennyjohnson Grifter…

[Wade Cates @WadeCates1]

@milkbarstore @ArtyTrolls How did your eagle eyes miss this? Commander of Naval Surface Forces in ATLANTA… nothing like going down to the port of Atalanta, really pretty, especially this time of year…😂😂

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Good question

[Wade Cates @WadeCates1]

@AndrewKolvet Is that you, Little Nicky “The Mexican Fuentes”? You post the fake story while “only asking questions”, no wonder Candy Ass Owen’s loves having you as a source.

[Wade Cates @WadeCates1]

#teamperdomo #cigardojo #dreams #rolllikejuan

[Wade Cates @WadeCates1]

@RealCandaceO Another fraud as “evidence”. A registered sex offender.

https://t.co/TU6tEppqHx

[Catturd ™ @catturd2]

I'm so sick of this BS.

You?

[Wade Cates @WadeCates1]

@TheOfficerTatum lol. Take a lesson from candy asses loyalty to Charlie. She now says he was stupid, had no discernment, surrounded himself by idiots and and deceivers and quoted incestuous video taglines to her. Enjoy your friendship.

[Wade Cates @WadeCates1]

@TheOfficerTatum Thankfully, you no longer have a badge and qualified immunity. All that candy ass Owens has to do to bring down the entire French government is to post evidence, which she does do.

[Wade Cates @WadeCates1]

@RafaelNodal Gorgeous presentation!

[Wade Cates @WadeCates1]

Tonight we light a candle and place a glass of water beside it in honor of those who died alone and for those who are forgotten.
#diasdelosmuertos