Rewired -Triumph Over Trauma

My name is Paula Walters. I am a national keynote speaker, a paramedic with 20 years of experience in the field, and a fierce advocate for those who have suffered child abuse, intimate partner violence, and traumatic brain injury.

I am a survivor of child abuse, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence. I also survived a near-fatal strangulation which left her with a Traumatic Brain Injury.

In 2015, drawing upon her life experiences, I became determined to raise awareness of this critical issue with first responders, healthcare professionals, and those working with abused and marginalized populations.

I have become a trusted and expert source on the psychological, physical, and invisible impacts from traumatic abuse. I am passionate about bridging the gaps between the legal and medical systems and the survivors they interact with.

After an excruciating thirteen-year journey of medical mayhem, My amazing story of strength, courage, and recovery has been shared nationally to highlight the intersections of Intimate Partner Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury. You can find my story in The New York Times Magazine, Spectrum News, National Public Radio (NPR), and The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN).
I started this podcast as a way to share my story, all that I have learned in my journey, and my journey toward healing. I will be having guests join my podcast who have helped me along my journey so they can share their personal and professional experiences and knowledge.

I can be reached at paula@thecourageoussurvivor.com