Unscripted & Unapologetic: Paul Cram on Identity, Art, and Owning Your Story
Release Date: 06/02/2025
Unpacking Survival Patterns w/Julian Bermudez
The Healing Version
šš¾ Follow and explore our new website: ā your new home for healing, updates, merch, and more! š« Today on The Healing Version, I sit down with Julianāa therapist, guide, and companion on the journey back to wholeness. Julianās work goes beyond traditional therapy. He helps people navigate trauma, explore identity, and integrate the often-misunderstood world of psychedelic experiences. What sets Julian apart is his deeply human approach. Rooted in presence, deep listening, somatic awareness, and honest self-inquiry, his work offers a sacred space for transformation. Clients...
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Healing Through Heartbreak: Yasmina Sabi's Journey
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šš¾ Follow and explore our new website: thehealingversion.com ā your new home for healing, updates, merch, and more! š« In this deeply honest episode of Versions of Healing, Dee-bo-rah sits down with Yasmina Sabi, author of Am I Thinking Correctly?, to explore her journey through heartbreak, self-discovery, and motherhood. Yasmina opens up about how emotional betrayal became a catalyst for healing, writing, and spiritual growth. Together, they dive into how childhood experiences shape our self-worth, the emotional weight of parenting, and the power of confronting pain head-on. Yasmina...
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Family High School Drama: Cliques, Gossip & Emotional Games
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šš¾ Follow and explore our new website: ā your new home for healing, updates, merch, and more! š« Why does family sometimes feel like a high school hallwayāfull of cliques, side-eyes, and silent treatments? In this episode, Deborah dives deep into the emotional chaos that unfolds when family dynamics start to mimic teenage drama. From whispering aunties and cousin alliances to the pain of being excluded, we explore what really happens when families operate like popularity contests instead of places of love and safety. š¹ What youāll hear: How family cliques, favoritism, and...
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Decolonizing the Single Womanās Mindset with Fanny Tristan, LCSW
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In this raw and resonant conversation, host Deborah Moffatt of The Healing Version sits down with licensed clinical social worker and founder of Restority Space, Fanny Tristan, to unpack the complex intersection of trauma, womanhood, and singlehood for Black and Brown women. Fanny shares her journey into social work and how her personal experiences as an eldest daughter shaped her trauma-informed approach. She highlights the unique emotional challenges that firstborn daughters faceāespecially perfectionism, anxiety, and depressionāand how these intersect with systemic pressures around...
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Unresolved Conflict & Holding Grudges
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šš¾ Follow and explore our new website: ā your new home for healing, updates, merch, and more! š« In this raw and reflective episode of The Healing Version, Deborah dives deep into a topic that hits home for many: unresolved conflict and holding grudges. Continuing the Dysfunctional Family Series, she unpacks how emotional wounds that are left unspoken can fester into bitterness, silence, and even sickness. Deborah shares personal stories, cultural insight, and tough truthsālike the illusion that ignoring conflict will make it disappear and how generational patterns of...
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Turning Pain Into Purpose: Breaking the Silence Around Suicide with Lisa Sugarman
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In this moving episode of Version of Healing, host Dee-bo-rah sits down with Lisa Sugarmanāmental health advocate, author, and survivor of suicide loss. Lisa opens up about the life-altering discovery of her fatherās suicide years after his death and how it reshaped her identity and purpose. Together, they explore the complexities of grief, the lasting impact of generational trauma, and why breaking the silence around suicide is essential to healing. Lisa also introduces , a powerful online resource connecting individuals and communities with personalized mental health support. From...
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From Mindset to Spotlight: Breaking Mental Barriers with Dr. Albert Bramante
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šļøIn this inspiring episode of The Healing Version, Dr. Albert Bramante joins us to share how performers and everyday people alike can break through mental barriers to reach their full potential. With a powerful background as a veteran talent agent and expertise in psychology, hypnosis, and NLP, Dr. Bramante dives into how mindset truly shapes success. Whether you're chasing dreams in entertainment or trying to overcome personal roadblocks, this conversation will motivate you to move with clarity, purpose, and confidence. Instagram: @dralbramante LinkedIn: Albert Bramante, Ph.D Website:...
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Uninvited To The Table: The Cost of Coming Out to Family
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In this raw and soul-stirring episode of The Healing Version, host Deborah creates space for the truth so many LGBTQ+ people carry in silence: the pain, courage, and complexity of coming outāespecially to family. Coming out is often portrayed as a celebration, but for many, itās met with silence, shame, or outright rejection. In this episode, Deborah unpacks the emotional weight of telling the truth about who you are, what it costs when that truth isnāt received with love, and how to begin healing when home no longer feels safe. With powerful reflections and real listener stories,...
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A Father's Redemption: Overcoming the Odds with Tavon Partlow
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In this powerful episode, Tavon Jamaal Partlow Sr. shares his transformative journey from a troubled past to becoming a devoted father and successful professional. He opens up about the lessons he learned during his time in prison, the challenges of reconnecting with his children, and the healing power of redemption. Tavon dives deep into the importance of positive father figures, strong co-parenting dynamics, education, and personal growth. With raw honesty, he encourages listeners to rise above past mistakes, seek help when needed, and embrace the path of self-love, resilience, and...
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Left Out on Purpose: Living with Family Favoritism
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In this raw and revealing episode, I speak about the silent but deadly force that damages families from the inside outāfavoritism. Whether you were the overlooked child or the one placed on a pedestal, the impact is real and long-lasting. I share personal reflections, the emotional consequences, and how favoritism affects sibling relationships, self-worth, and even how we parent our own kids. Most importantly, I speak truth to the paināand offers hope for healing and breaking the cycle. Affirmation: "I am worthy of love, even if it was never given to me the way I deserved.ā Because...
info_outlineš Weāre kicking off Pride Month with a powerful and joy-filled conversation with actor, artist, and storyteller Paul Cramāa creative force who brings charisma, depth, and heart to everything he does.
In this episode, Paul opens up about his journey as a gay man navigating life, family, and film. We talk about the moment he knew he was different, how his religious upbringing shaped his identity, and the advice heād give to others who feel like theyāre living in-between.
From founding the Men-Who-Read book club to his unexpected obsession with perfume and scent, Paul reminds us that being fully yourself is the most radical form of artāand healing.
Whether youāre queer, questioning, or simply human, this episode is a celebration of identity, storytelling, and the freedom that comes with embracing your whole self.
Connect with Paul Cram:
Website: www.paulcramactor.com
Instagram: @iampaulcram
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