The Trauma Brain eBooks
Throughout this free four-part eBook series, we explore the impact of past trauma on those of us living with the experience of COMPLEX PTSD. How it causes an imbalance between Amy's fight-or-flight response and Chloe's rational thinking. We also look at how cortisol affects our bodies and how a faulty negative feedback loop can contribute to the symptoms of Complex PTSD, leading to triggers, flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and depression.
Through metaphorical storytelling, I aim to explain the intricate interplay between different brain regions and hormones, along with the need to rebalance the negative feedback loop that contributes to the experiences of individuals living with PTSD. Overall, our main theme is understanding the impact of trauma on the brain and finding ways to strengthen the rational brain's control over emotional responses in order to begin healing from Complex PTSD.
The Hero’s Journeys Guide
The Hero’s Journeys Guide is a deeply personal and practical workbook designed for anyone living with trauma, especially Complex PTSD. Inspired by the timeless narrative of the Hero’s Journey and the healing metaphor of Kintsugi—the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold—this guide helps you reframe your story not as one of damage, but of resilience, wisdom, and growth.
Inside, you’ll find:
Powerful journaling prompts to explore resilience, grief, forgiveness, purpose, and transformation
Daily journal pages to support an ongoing healing practice
Gentle, trauma-informed insights drawn from Nikki’s lived experience and therapeutic tools
A creative, accessible way to begin rewriting your trauma story—on your own terms
This is not a clinical textbook. It is a heartfelt companion from one survivor to another. Whether you’re just beginning your healing journey or are ready to see your story through a new lens, The Hero’s Journeys Guide offers a safe, empowering space to reconnect with yourself, your strength, and your future.
