Hurricane Dorian Took Everything — Here’s How Tara Pyfrom Survived the Storm and the PTSD That Came After

When Hurricane Dorian made landfall, Tara Pyfrom and her family watched their home disappear under a monstrous storm surge while fighting to survive with nothing but their lives. What followed was not just the enormous practical challenge of rebuilding from nothing — it was PTSD, mental health struggles, and the kind of internal battle that does not end when the storm does. Tara joins Stacey Chillemi to share the harrowing story behind her memoir and the courageous recovery journey that took her from the aftermath of one of the most devastating hurricanes in history to an international move, an education pursued at 40, and a flourishing freelance writing career built from the rubble of what the storm left behind. What she shares about how she fought back from PTSD and rebuilt her sense of self and purpose when everything external had been stripped away, the lessons her journey holds for anyone navigating the kind of loss that redefines a life, and what genuine triumph over unimaginable adversity actually looks and feels like will give you the most personally courageous and deeply human resilience conversation you have encountered. Some storms take everything. Tara’s story is about what you can build when they do. Become a supporter of this podcast: . Follow The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, spirituality, and business growth—without burnout. Newsletter & resources: https://substack.com/@staceychillemi Watch & connect: • • Be a guest/sponsor: [email protected] • or Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical, mental-health, or legal advice. © The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices