<![CDATA[After The Fall Show]]>What happens after everything breaks?

After The Fall Show is a podcast about the full human journey — the striving, the collapse, the reckoning, and the rise again.

Hosted by Icarus, founder of Street Therapy, whose own journey through addiction, mental health struggle, and physical collapse shaped the show’s lens on recovery and reinvention, the show features raw, honest conversations with people who have lived through addiction, burnout, grief, trauma, identity loss, and the hard work of rebuilding.

These are not highlight-reel success stories.

They are real stories of what happens when life falls apart, what people discover in the wreckage, and what it takes to come back different.

Every guest has faced something that forced them to confront themselves, their past, their pain, or the life they thought they were living.

The Main Show is built around real conversations with people who have experienced collapse and emerged changed.

After Dark is a quieter companion series where Icarus explores the psychology, philosophy, perspective, and practical lessons behind those journeys through the lens of Street Therapy — a lived-experience framework for recovery, reinvention, and learning how to move forward when life has knocked you sideways.

This is not a podcast about pretending everything is fine.

It is about what happens when it isn’t.

It is about the moments that break us, the choices that remake us, and the truths people find when they stop running, start rebuilding, and learn how to rise again.

If you have ever had to start over, question who you are, survive something difficult, or find your feet again after life hit hard, you are not alone here.

After The Fall Show is for people who want more than surface-level inspiration.

It is for people who want truth, perspective, resilience, and something real to take away.

Because sometimes hearing how somebody else survived the fire is the very thing that helps you face your own.

Follow After The Fall Show for more raw conversations about falling apart, rebuilding, and rising again.

If you have a powerful story and feel it could help someone else, visit www.AfterTheFallShow.com to find out more about becoming a guest.

To learn more about Icarus, his personal journey, and the Street Therapy approach to recovery, resilience, and personal change, visit www.streettherapy.co.uk

For daily content, reflection, and motivation, follow Icarus on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK

]]>www.StreetTherapy.co.ukRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:42:48 GMTWed, 04 Mar 2026 20:24:26 GMT60Icarus (Dean Cooper)<p>What happens after everything breaks?<br /></p><p>After The Fall Show is a podcast about the full human journey — the striving, the collapse, the reckoning, and the rise again.<br /></p><p>Hosted by Icarus, founder of Street Therapy, whose own journey through addiction, mental health struggle, and physical collapse shaped the show’s lens on recovery and reinvention, the show features raw, honest conversations with people who have lived through addiction, burnout, grief, trauma, identity loss, and the hard work of rebuilding.<br /></p><p>These are not highlight-reel success stories.<br /></p><p>They are real stories of what happens when life falls apart, what people discover in the wreckage, and what it takes to come back different.<br /></p><p>Every guest has faced something that forced them to confront themselves, their past, their pain, or the life they thought they were living.<br /></p><p>The Main Show is built around real conversations with people who have experienced collapse and emerged changed.<br /></p><p>After Dark is a quieter companion series where Icarus explores the psychology, philosophy, perspective, and practical lessons behind those journeys through the lens of Street Therapy — a lived-experience framework for recovery, reinvention, and learning how to move forward when life has knocked you sideways.</p><p></p><p>This is not a podcast about pretending everything is fine.</p><p>It is about what happens when it isn’t.</p><p>It is about the moments that break us, the choices that remake us, and the truths people find when they stop running, start rebuilding, and learn how to rise again.</p><p></p><p>If you have ever had to start over, question who you are, survive something difficult, or find your feet again after life hit hard, you are not alone here.</p><p></p><p>After The Fall Show is for people who want more than surface-level inspiration.</p><p></p><p>It is for people who want truth, perspective, resilience, and something real to take away.</p><p></p><p>Because sometimes hearing how somebody else survived the fire is the very thing that helps you face your own.<br /><br />Follow After The Fall Show for more raw conversations about falling apart, rebuilding, and rising again.<br /><br />If you have a powerful story and feel it could help someone else, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.AfterTheFallShow.com" target="_blank">www.AfterTheFallShow.com</a> to find out more about becoming a guest.<br /><br />To learn more about Icarus, his personal journey, and the Street Therapy approach to recovery, resilience, and personal change, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.streettherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.streettherapy.co.uk</a><br /><br />For daily content, reflection, and motivation, follow Icarus on TikTok:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK</a><br /><br /></p>episodicIcarus (Dean Cooper)icarus@icarus.worksyes<![CDATA[Dyslexia, Trauma and Learning to Thrive | Ellen Busch]]>What happens when a child is told they are broken before life has even properly begun?

In this episode of After The Fall Show, I sit down with Ellen Busch for a powerful conversation about dyslexia, bullying, low self-worth, trauma, healing, and what it means to rebuild a life after being written off by the systems meant to support you.


Ellen shares how her dyslexic journey began in childhood, how the education system underestimated her, and how those early messages shaped her confidence, identity, and sense of worth for years to come. We talk about being treated as less than, surviving school while carrying labels that were never truly yours, and the long shadow those experiences can cast across adult life.

But this episode is not just about dyslexia in school.

It is also about what happens later, when low self-esteem becomes a doorway for harmful people, toxic relationships, and deeper emotional damage. Ellen opens up about stalkers, narcissistic abuse, reaching a breaking point, and the surrender moment that began her journey back to herself.

We also explore healing, self-discovery, the five-mountain approach to growth, and how recovery can move beyond survival into something stronger — a life of confidence, purpose, and thriving.

In this episode we explore:

- dyslexia and childhood school experiences

- bullying, shame, and being written off early

- low self-worth and long-term emotional impact

- predators, narcissistic abuse, and survival

- surrender, recovery, and rebuilding confidence

- self-discovery, healing, and thriving after trauma

- why dyslexia can also be a strength


If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, underestimated, or made to believe you were less than you really are, this episode will speak to you.

Follow After The Fall Show for more raw conversations about falling apart, rebuilding, and rising again.

If you have a powerful story and feel it could help someone else, visit www.AfterTheFallShow.com to find out more about becoming a guest.

To learn more about Icarus, his personal journey, and the Street Therapy approach to recovery, resilience, and personal change, visit www.streettherapy.co.uk


For daily content, reflection, and motivation, follow Icarus on TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK

To follow Ellen why not visit her website www.ellenbusch.com and her book is available at all major book resellers.

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Ellen’s early dyslexia journey

01:21 Diagnosed young and written off by school

03:33 Intelligence ignored and confidence damaged

04:41 Dyslexia in schools then and now

07:02 What dyslexia felt like inside

08:20 Bullying, shame, and being treated as less than

10:34 Separate classrooms and being marked as different

11:16 The moment life had to change

12:15 Low self-worth, predators, and narcissistic abuse

13:18 Reaching surrender point

15:54 What people get wrong about recovery

16:36 Surrender, survival, and refusing to quit

19:10 Why healing cannot be done alone

20:56 The five-mountain healing journey

23:53 Healing the whole self

25:55 Writing the book and sharing the message

28:29 Striving, reviving, and thriving

29:25 The feather question

30:33 Where to find Ellen and her book

32:11 Closing reflections on dyslexia as a strength

]]>af203e55-ff38-4ef1-a7fb-e93c6f952ddbThu, 16 Apr 2026 22:17:55 GMT<p>What happens when a child is told they are broken before life has even properly begun?<br /></p><p>In this episode of After The Fall Show, I sit down with Ellen Busch for a powerful conversation about dyslexia, bullying, low self-worth, trauma, healing, and what it means to rebuild a life after being written off by the systems meant to support you.</p><p><br />Ellen shares how her dyslexic journey began in childhood, how the education system underestimated her, and how those early messages shaped her confidence, identity, and sense of worth for years to come. We talk about being treated as less than, surviving school while carrying labels that were never truly yours, and the long shadow those experiences can cast across adult life. <br /></p><p>But this episode is not just about dyslexia in school.</p><p>It is also about what happens later, when low self-esteem becomes a doorway for harmful people, toxic relationships, and deeper emotional damage. Ellen opens up about stalkers, narcissistic abuse, reaching a breaking point, and the surrender moment that began her journey back to herself. <br /></p><p>We also explore healing, self-discovery, the five-mountain approach to growth, and how recovery can move beyond survival into something stronger — a life of confidence, purpose, and thriving. </p><p></p><p>In this episode we explore:</p><p>- dyslexia and childhood school experiences</p><p>- bullying, shame, and being written off early</p><p>- low self-worth and long-term emotional impact</p><p>- predators, narcissistic abuse, and survival</p><p>- surrender, recovery, and rebuilding confidence</p><p>- self-discovery, healing, and thriving after trauma</p><p>- why dyslexia can also be a strength</p><p><br />If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, underestimated, or made to believe you were less than you really are, this episode will speak to you.<br /></p><p>Follow After The Fall Show for more raw conversations about falling apart, rebuilding, and rising again.<br /></p><p>If you have a powerful story and feel it could help someone else, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.AfterTheFallShow.com" target="_blank">www.AfterTheFallShow.com</a> to find out more about becoming a guest.<br /></p><p>To learn more about Icarus, his personal journey, and the Street Therapy approach to recovery, resilience, and personal change, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.streettherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.streettherapy.co.uk</a></p><p><br />For daily content, reflection, and motivation, follow Icarus on TikTok:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK</a><br /><br />To follow Ellen why not visit her website <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.ellenbusch.com" target="_blank">www.ellenbusch.com</a> and her book is available at all major book resellers.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:48 Ellen’s early dyslexia journey</p><p>01:21 Diagnosed young and written off by school</p><p>03:33 Intelligence ignored and confidence damaged</p><p>04:41 Dyslexia in schools then and now</p><p>07:02 What dyslexia felt like inside</p><p>08:20 Bullying, shame, and being treated as less than</p><p>10:34 Separate classrooms and being marked as different</p><p>11:16 The moment life had to change</p><p>12:15 Low self-worth, predators, and narcissistic abuse</p><p>13:18 Reaching surrender point</p><p>15:54 What people get wrong about recovery</p><p>16:36 Surrender, survival, and refusing to quit</p><p>19:10 Why healing cannot be done alone</p><p>20:56 The five-mountain healing journey</p><p>23:53 Healing the whole self</p><p>25:55 Writing the book and sharing the message</p><p>28:29 Striving, reviving, and thriving</p><p>29:25 The feather question</p><p>30:33 Where to find Ellen and her book</p><p>32:11 Closing reflections on dyslexia as a strength</p>no00:33:51Dyslexia, Trauma and Learning to Thrive | Ellen Buschfull<![CDATA[DMT, Trauma, Spirituality and Finding a North Star | Rob]]>What happens when a broken childhood, parenthood, and the search for meaning all collide?

In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Rob from Adeptus Psychonautica for a raw and thought-provoking conversation about childhood trauma, resilience, psychedelics, DMT, ayahuasca, mythology, spirituality, healing, and the search for a guiding star.

Rob shares how growing up in a deeply chaotic and abusive environment shaped his view of life, identity, and survival. We talk about the moment parenthood forced him to reflect on the kind of man he had become, and how that led him to revisit psychedelics not as escape, but as a tool for self-discovery and deeper introspection.

This episode explores profound experiences with DMT, the spiritual and philosophical impact of ayahuasca, the power of mythology, the meaning crisis in modern life, and why healing is not the same as simply having the experience. Rob also speaks honestly about the darker side of psychedelic work, the brutal nature of some healing journeys, and the importance of having a North Star so you do not lose your way.

If you have ever wrestled with trauma, identity, spirituality, meaning, or the question of what really changes a person, this conversation will stay with you.

In this episode we explore:

• childhood trauma and resilience

• becoming a parent and choosing change

• psychedelics as introspection, not escape

• profound DMT experiences

• ayahuasca, healing and difficult journeys

• mythology, spirituality and modern life

• healing versus simply having the experience

• why a guiding star matters

Find Rob on YouTube: Adeptus Psychonautica

Follow The After The Fall Show for more conversations about collapse, reinvention, recovery, identity and rebuilding after the fall.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the episode

00:30 Rob’s early life and broken upbringing

03:53 Finding normality in chaos

07:31 Becoming a parent and the need to change

10:37 Revisiting psychedelics with purpose

14:11 DMT and the profound spiritual experience

19:04 Meaning, mythology and the nature of reality

27:31 Love, connection and the maternal experience

29:08 Ayahuasca and deeper spiritual exploration

30:58 The difficult side of healing

33:56 Ayahuasca, purging and recovery

37:42 How the journey changed Rob as a parent

39:21 Self-discovery, healing and the work afterwards

41:07 Psychedelics, recovery and what people miss

43:46 Spiritual experience and human connection

47:04 The spiritual hole in modern society

51:59 Finding your North Star

57:40 Where to find Rob

]]>97238bc2-f6d4-4553-95db-da422a7cfe34Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:42:10 GMT<p>What happens when a broken childhood, parenthood, and the search for meaning all collide?<br /></p><p>In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Rob from Adeptus Psychonautica for a raw and thought-provoking conversation about childhood trauma, resilience, psychedelics, DMT, ayahuasca, mythology, spirituality, healing, and the search for a guiding star.<br /></p><p>Rob shares how growing up in a deeply chaotic and abusive environment shaped his view of life, identity, and survival. We talk about the moment parenthood forced him to reflect on the kind of man he had become, and how that led him to revisit psychedelics not as escape, but as a tool for self-discovery and deeper introspection.<br /></p><p>This episode explores profound experiences with DMT, the spiritual and philosophical impact of ayahuasca, the power of mythology, the meaning crisis in modern life, and why healing is not the same as simply having the experience. Rob also speaks honestly about the darker side of psychedelic work, the brutal nature of some healing journeys, and the importance of having a North Star so you do not lose your way.<br /></p><p>If you have ever wrestled with trauma, identity, spirituality, meaning, or the question of what really changes a person, this conversation will stay with you.<br /></p><p>In this episode we explore:</p><p>• childhood trauma and resilience</p><p>• becoming a parent and choosing change</p><p>• psychedelics as introspection, not escape</p><p>• profound DMT experiences</p><p>• ayahuasca, healing and difficult journeys</p><p>• mythology, spirituality and modern life</p><p>• healing versus simply having the experience</p><p>• why a guiding star matters<br /></p><p>Find Rob on YouTube: Adeptus Psychonautica</p><p>Follow The After The Fall Show for more conversations about collapse, reinvention, recovery, identity and rebuilding after the fall.<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Introduction to the episode</p><p>00:30 Rob’s early life and broken upbringing</p><p>03:53 Finding normality in chaos</p><p>07:31 Becoming a parent and the need to change</p><p>10:37 Revisiting psychedelics with purpose</p><p>14:11 DMT and the profound spiritual experience</p><p>19:04 Meaning, mythology and the nature of reality</p><p>27:31 Love, connection and the maternal experience</p><p>29:08 Ayahuasca and deeper spiritual exploration</p><p>30:58 The difficult side of healing</p><p>33:56 Ayahuasca, purging and recovery</p><p>37:42 How the journey changed Rob as a parent</p><p>39:21 Self-discovery, healing and the work afterwards</p><p>41:07 Psychedelics, recovery and what people miss</p><p>43:46 Spiritual experience and human connection</p><p>47:04 The spiritual hole in modern society</p><p>51:59 Finding your North Star</p><p>57:40 Where to find Rob</p>yes00:58:3717DMT, Trauma, Spirituality and Finding a North Star | Robfull<![CDATA[Faith and Identity Through Kidney Failure and Dialysis | Zorosa]]>What happens when your body starts failing, your identity begins to crack, and the life you built no longer fits who you really are?

In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Zorosa for a raw conversation about identity, self-sabotage, failing health, dialysis, organ donation, faith, healing, and purpose.

Zorosa opens up about the cost of trying to fit in, the damage of living out of alignment with who you truly are, and what it feels like when your health rapidly declines and life changes overnight. We talk about the emotional weight of illness, the recovery journey, human resilience, and how faith became a powerful part of her healing.

This episode is about far more than sickness. It is about the moment life strips everything back and asks: who are you really when the mask falls off?

If you’ve ever battled self-sabotage, felt disconnected from your identity, struggled through illness, or tried to rebuild your life after collapse, this conversation will hit home.

In this episode we explore:

• identity and self-sabotage

• the pressure to fit in

• failing health and dialysis

• organ donation and recovery

• faith, healing and purpose

• resilience in the middle of suffering

• the true value of the recovery journey

Follow Zorosa on TikTok: @Zorosacline

More from Street Therapy: www.StreetTherapy.co.uk

Check Zorosa’s TikTok profile link for her YouTube channel

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Meeting Zorosa

02:10 Identity, image and trying to fit in

04:20 Self-sabotage and the damage it causes

06:45 When health starts to fail

09:30 Dialysis, survival and reality hitting hard

12:15 The emotional toll of illness

14:50 Organ donation and the road through recovery

17:40 Faith, healing and a new sense of purpose

21:10 Embracing identity as a Christian

24:20 Why the recovery journey matters

27:00 Human resilience and rebuilding

29:10 Final thoughts

30:00 Where to find Zorosa

Follow The After The Fall Show for more raw conversations about collapse, resilience, reinvention and rebuilding after the fall.

]]>8dca6f45-9836-4c29-bf95-a758c3e29129Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:57:47 GMT<p>What happens when your body starts failing, your identity begins to crack, and the life you built no longer fits who you really are?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Zorosa for a raw conversation about identity, self-sabotage, failing health, dialysis, organ donation, faith, healing, and purpose.</p><p></p><p>Zorosa opens up about the cost of trying to fit in, the damage of living out of alignment with who you truly are, and what it feels like when your health rapidly declines and life changes overnight. We talk about the emotional weight of illness, the recovery journey, human resilience, and how faith became a powerful part of her healing.</p><p></p><p>This episode is about far more than sickness. It is about the moment life strips everything back and asks: who are you really when the mask falls off?</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever battled self-sabotage, felt disconnected from your identity, struggled through illness, or tried to rebuild your life after collapse, this conversation will hit home.</p><p></p><p>In this episode we explore:</p><p>• identity and self-sabotage</p><p>• the pressure to fit in</p><p>• failing health and dialysis</p><p>• organ donation and recovery</p><p>• faith, healing and purpose</p><p>• resilience in the middle of suffering</p><p>• the true value of the recovery journey</p><p></p><p>Follow Zorosa on TikTok: @Zorosacline</p><p>More from Street Therapy: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.StreetTherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.StreetTherapy.co.uk</a></p><p>Check Zorosa’s TikTok profile link for her YouTube channel</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:00 Meeting Zorosa</p><p>02:10 Identity, image and trying to fit in</p><p>04:20 Self-sabotage and the damage it causes</p><p>06:45 When health starts to fail</p><p>09:30 Dialysis, survival and reality hitting hard</p><p>12:15 The emotional toll of illness</p><p>14:50 Organ donation and the road through recovery</p><p>17:40 Faith, healing and a new sense of purpose</p><p>21:10 Embracing identity as a Christian</p><p>24:20 Why the recovery journey matters</p><p>27:00 Human resilience and rebuilding</p><p>29:10 Final thoughts</p><p>30:00 Where to find Zorosa</p><p></p><p>Follow The After The Fall Show for more raw conversations about collapse, resilience, reinvention and rebuilding after the fall.</p>yes00:27:5316Faith and Identity Through Kidney Failure and Dialysis | Zorosafull<![CDATA[The Badges You Wear and the Loops They Create | After Dark]]>In this "After Dark" - Bonus Episode : Icarus discusses the concept of 'badges' and the impact they have on our lives, emphasizing the need to take a step back and focus on oneself in times of overwhelming stress and anxiety. He provides practical advice on managing the demands of various roles and responsibilities, advocating for a mindful and step-by-step approach to breaking the cycle of anxiety and trauma.

Takeaways

  • The concept of 'badges' represents the various roles and responsibilities we carry, which can become overwhelming and stressful.
  • Taking a step back, focusing on oneself, and prioritizing tasks mindfully can help break the cycle of anxiety and trauma.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Concept of 'Badges'
  • 07:27 Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety and Trauma
]]>f21a7d26-f5e1-44ce-b2b3-37c2f45ae5c1Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:42:20 GMT<p>In this "After Dark" - Bonus Episode : Icarus discusses the concept of 'badges' and the impact they have on our lives, emphasizing the need to take a step back and focus on oneself in times of overwhelming stress and anxiety. He provides practical advice on managing the demands of various roles and responsibilities, advocating for a mindful and step-by-step approach to breaking the cycle of anxiety and trauma.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The concept of 'badges' represents the various roles and responsibilities we carry, which can become overwhelming and stressful.</li><li>Taking a step back, focusing on oneself, and prioritizing tasks mindfully can help break the cycle of anxiety and trauma.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Concept of 'Badges'</li><li>07:27 Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety and Trauma</li></ul>yes00:08:0015The Badges You Wear and the Loops They Create | After Darkbonus<![CDATA[Icarus and Daedalus: The Story You Think You Know | After Dark]]>After Dark the "After The Fall Show" after show. This a platform for reflection, knowledge sharing, and learning without a story. It aims to share street therapy, knowledge, wisdom, and learnings, while exploring the universal and individual aspects of life. The show also features specialists who provide support, guidance, and wisdom without being the person with the arc.

Takeaways

  • Reflection and learning without a story
  • Sharing street therapy, knowledge, and wisdom
  • What we think by reaction isn't always the truth of what is happening
  • We always have a choice in life to react in different ways. Not just the one our impulse and habits tell us to do
  • Life often hide's behind the story we see and there is more than one lesson in any situation.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to After Dark
  • 05:27 Generational Consequences
  • 12:43 Emotional Intelligence and Acceptance
]]>2852d3b2-c5fc-4344-bf6c-4a1164c8663bSun, 05 Apr 2026 11:23:53 GMT<p>After Dark the "After The Fall Show" after show. This a platform for reflection, knowledge sharing, and learning without a story. It aims to share street therapy, knowledge, wisdom, and learnings, while exploring the universal and individual aspects of life. The show also features specialists who provide support, guidance, and wisdom without being the person with the arc.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Reflection and learning without a story</li><li>Sharing street therapy, knowledge, and wisdom</li><li>What we think by reaction isn't always the truth of what is happening</li><li>We always have a choice in life to react in different ways. Not just the one our impulse and habits tell us to do</li><li>Life often hide's behind the story we see and there is more than one lesson in any situation.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to After Dark</li><li>05:27 Generational Consequences</li><li>12:43 Emotional Intelligence and Acceptance</li></ul>yes00:16:0714Icarus and Daedalus: The Story You Think You Know | After Darkbonus<![CDATA[Recovery After Alcohol, Addiction and Grief | Moses]]>The conversation delves into the personal journey of Moses, exploring the impact of childhood experiences, trauma, addiction, and recovery. It highlights the importance of seeking help, recognizing the need for change, and finding self-worth and healing through love and connection.

Takeaways

  • Alcoholism and addiction can have deep roots in childhood experiences and family dynamics.
  • Recovery and change require a shift in perspective and a willingness to seek help and support from others.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Topic
  • 06:20 The Impact of Trauma and Loss
  • 11:28 Reaching the Lowest Point
  • 18:31 The Turning Point and Recovery
  • 26:07 The Journey to Self-Worth and Healing
  • 32:19 The Power of Love and Connection

    If you have a compelling story that will help the world contact us on our www.AfterTheFallShow.com page.

    And if you wish to know more about Icarus and the "Street Therapy" mindset please check out our main site
    www.StreetTherapy.co.uk

    Also check out our Daily TikTok posts @Icarus_Works_uk and Moses at : @graceful_moses
]]>88fda741-6b25-45cf-867a-c94a1a5e3d22Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:23:04 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the personal journey of Moses, exploring the impact of childhood experiences, trauma, addiction, and recovery. It highlights the importance of seeking help, recognizing the need for change, and finding self-worth and healing through love and connection.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Alcoholism and addiction can have deep roots in childhood experiences and family dynamics.</li><li>Recovery and change require a shift in perspective and a willingness to seek help and support from others.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Topic</li><li>06:20 The Impact of Trauma and Loss</li><li>11:28 Reaching the Lowest Point</li><li>18:31 The Turning Point and Recovery</li><li>26:07 The Journey to Self-Worth and Healing</li><li>32:19 The Power of Love and Connection<br /><br />If you have a compelling story that will help the world contact us on our <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.AfterTheFallShow.com" target="_blank">www.AfterTheFallShow.com</a> page.<br /><br />And if you wish to know more about Icarus and the "Street Therapy" mindset please check out our main site <br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.StreetTherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.StreetTherapy.co.uk</a> <br /><br />Also check out our Daily TikTok posts <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tiktok.com/@icarus_works_uk" target="_blank">@Icarus_Works_uk</a> and Moses at : <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@graceful_moses" target="_blank">@graceful_moses</a></li></ul>yes00:30:2413Recovery After Alcohol, Addiction and Grief | Mosesfull<![CDATA[Rebuilding After Grief and Trauma | Sarah]]>What happens when grief does not just break your heart, but quietly changes your identity, your body and the way you move through life?

In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Sarah, a holistic grief and trauma coach and the heart behind Embrace, for a raw conversation about grief, trauma, loss, burnout, healing and rebuilding after bereavement.

Sarah shares the story of losing her brother after years of illness, including MS and then cancer, and how that loss changed everything. We talk about anticipatory grief, the kind of pain that starts before a person is even gone, and what happens when trauma sits in the body long after life expects you to have “moved on”.

This conversation explores the hidden reality of grief: the years of survival mode, the hollow Groundhog Day feeling, the weight of burnout, and the slow process of rebuilding through boundaries, movement, self-care, nervous system healing and purpose.

If you have ever lost someone, felt stuck in grief, struggled with trauma, or wondered whether healing is really possible, this episode is for you.

In this episode we explore:

• grief after losing a sibling

• anticipatory grief and identity loss

• trauma in the body

• burnout after bereavement

• nervous system healing and grounding

• self-care and small recovery steps

• boundaries, toxic people and change

• moving forward and finding release

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:19 Meet Sarah

00:59 When grief began before the loss

01:49 Cancer, shock and losing her brother

03:52 Survival mode and five years of drifting

06:00 Burnout, work stress and the turning point

06:48 Turning pain into purpose

09:37 What rebuilding actually looked like

11:17 Small wins, self-care and recovery

12:05 Boundaries and cutting out toxic people

14:43 Training as a grief and trauma coach

15:25 Trauma in the body and the nervous system

16:55 Breathing, grounding and healing tools

19:20 Why many people seek grief help years later

20:14 Different forms of grief and hidden pain

22:32 Sarah’s message to anyone struggling

23:52 Where to find Sarah

24:21 Final reflections on healing and hope

If you want to know more about Sarah and her services, check out her profile:

https://linktr.ee/Embrace_urjourney

If you have a journey to share, contact us at:

www.AfterTheFallShow.com

To learn more about the Street Therapy framework created by Icarus through his own recovery journey, visit:

www.StreetTherapy.co.uk

]]>5f964372-4154-411d-8108-2b919b3fd6d6Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:19:27 GMT<p>What happens when grief does not just break your heart, but quietly changes your identity, your body and the way you move through life?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Sarah, a holistic grief and trauma coach and the heart behind Embrace, for a raw conversation about grief, trauma, loss, burnout, healing and rebuilding after bereavement.</p><p></p><p>Sarah shares the story of losing her brother after years of illness, including MS and then cancer, and how that loss changed everything. We talk about anticipatory grief, the kind of pain that starts before a person is even gone, and what happens when trauma sits in the body long after life expects you to have “moved on”.</p><p></p><p>This conversation explores the hidden reality of grief: the years of survival mode, the hollow Groundhog Day feeling, the weight of burnout, and the slow process of rebuilding through boundaries, movement, self-care, nervous system healing and purpose.</p><p></p><p>If you have ever lost someone, felt stuck in grief, struggled with trauma, or wondered whether healing is really possible, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>In this episode we explore:</p><p>• grief after losing a sibling</p><p>• anticipatory grief and identity loss</p><p>• trauma in the body</p><p>• burnout after bereavement</p><p>• nervous system healing and grounding</p><p>• self-care and small recovery steps</p><p>• boundaries, toxic people and change</p><p>• moving forward and finding release</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:19 Meet Sarah</p><p>00:59 When grief began before the loss</p><p>01:49 Cancer, shock and losing her brother</p><p>03:52 Survival mode and five years of drifting</p><p>06:00 Burnout, work stress and the turning point</p><p>06:48 Turning pain into purpose</p><p>09:37 What rebuilding actually looked like</p><p>11:17 Small wins, self-care and recovery</p><p>12:05 Boundaries and cutting out toxic people</p><p>14:43 Training as a grief and trauma coach</p><p>15:25 Trauma in the body and the nervous system</p><p>16:55 Breathing, grounding and healing tools</p><p>19:20 Why many people seek grief help years later</p><p>20:14 Different forms of grief and hidden pain</p><p>22:32 Sarah’s message to anyone struggling</p><p>23:52 Where to find Sarah</p><p>24:21 Final reflections on healing and hope</p><p></p><p>If you want to know more about Sarah and her services, check out her profile:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/Embrace_urjourney" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/Embrace_urjourney</a></p><p>If you have a journey to share, contact us at:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.AfterTheFallShow.com" target="_blank">www.AfterTheFallShow.com</a></p><p>To learn more about the Street Therapy framework created by Icarus through his own recovery journey, visit:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.StreetTherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.StreetTherapy.co.uk</a></p>yes00:26:0012Rebuilding After Grief and Trauma | Sarahfull<![CDATA[Choosing Life After Abuse and Grief | Natalie]]>What happens when childhood trauma, abuse, grief and years of masking finally catch up with you?

In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Natalie for a raw conversation about autism, ADHD, school trauma, self-harm, domestic abuse, grief, healing and the long road back to yourself.

Natalie shares how growing up undiagnosed left her anxious, overwhelmed and masking heavily from a young age. She opens up about depression in childhood, self-harm as a release, PTSD, fibromyalgia linked to trauma, and the pain of losing her dad after a rapid battle with cancer.

We also talk about the moment everything had to change — reaching a point of complete despair, finding the strength to leave an abusive relationship, and slowly rebuilding through support, self-work, boundaries and learning to trust again.

This is an episode about what happens when life strips everything back and asks you to choose yourself.

If you have ever lived through abuse, loss, trauma, masking, burnout or the feeling that you have lost who you are, this conversation will speak to you.

In this episode we explore:

• late diagnosis of autism and ADHD

• school trauma and masking

• depression and self-harm

• PTSD, trauma and chronic pain

• losing a parent and deep grief

• domestic abuse and leaving

• suicidal crisis and reaching out

• healing, support and rebuilding trust

• letting go of the old version of yourself

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:31 Natalie before the fall

02:22 What was happening behind the mask

03:40 Masking, self-harm and hidden pain

04:28 PTSD, trauma and fibromyalgia

06:35 Losing her dad

07:47 Numbness, grief and shock

09:30 The breaking point

10:33 Leaving abuse and choosing life

12:41 What rebuilding actually looked like

14:46 Reaching out and accepting support

16:55 What people get wrong about change

17:28 Letting go of the old version of yourself

18:15 Healing, trust and building a new support network

21:09 There is no time limit on healing

22:28 Natalie’s message to anyone struggling

25:44 The whirlpool metaphor for healing

26:31 Closing reflections on abuse, power and survival

Follow The After The Fall Show for more raw conversations about collapse, trauma, recovery, identity and rebuilding after the fall. Also check out our main site www.StreetTherapy.co.uk

]]>5abb66f2-4c1c-45ce-b298-6907ab3ee083Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:47:16 GMT<p>What happens when childhood trauma, abuse, grief and years of masking finally catch up with you?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Natalie for a raw conversation about autism, ADHD, school trauma, self-harm, domestic abuse, grief, healing and the long road back to yourself.</p><p></p><p>Natalie shares how growing up undiagnosed left her anxious, overwhelmed and masking heavily from a young age. She opens up about depression in childhood, self-harm as a release, PTSD, fibromyalgia linked to trauma, and the pain of losing her dad after a rapid battle with cancer.</p><p></p><p>We also talk about the moment everything had to change — reaching a point of complete despair, finding the strength to leave an abusive relationship, and slowly rebuilding through support, self-work, boundaries and learning to trust again.</p><p></p><p>This is an episode about what happens when life strips everything back and asks you to choose yourself.</p><p>If you have ever lived through abuse, loss, trauma, masking, burnout or the feeling that you have lost who you are, this conversation will speak to you.</p><p></p><p>In this episode we explore:</p><p>• late diagnosis of autism and ADHD</p><p>• school trauma and masking</p><p>• depression and self-harm</p><p>• PTSD, trauma and chronic pain</p><p>• losing a parent and deep grief</p><p>• domestic abuse and leaving</p><p>• suicidal crisis and reaching out</p><p>• healing, support and rebuilding trust</p><p>• letting go of the old version of yourself</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:31 Natalie before the fall</p><p>02:22 What was happening behind the mask</p><p>03:40 Masking, self-harm and hidden pain</p><p>04:28 PTSD, trauma and fibromyalgia</p><p>06:35 Losing her dad</p><p>07:47 Numbness, grief and shock</p><p>09:30 The breaking point</p><p>10:33 Leaving abuse and choosing life</p><p>12:41 What rebuilding actually looked like</p><p>14:46 Reaching out and accepting support</p><p>16:55 What people get wrong about change</p><p>17:28 Letting go of the old version of yourself</p><p>18:15 Healing, trust and building a new support network</p><p>21:09 There is no time limit on healing</p><p>22:28 Natalie’s message to anyone struggling</p><p>25:44 The whirlpool metaphor for healing</p><p>26:31 Closing reflections on abuse, power and survival</p><p></p><p>Follow <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.AfterTheFallShow.com" target="_blank">The After The Fall Show</a> for more raw conversations about collapse, trauma, recovery, identity and rebuilding after the fall. Also check out our main site <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.StreetTherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.StreetTherapy.co.uk</a></p>yes00:28:1511Choosing Life After Abuse and Grief | Nataliefull