mac’s Media appearances
Mac gets around a bit, talking about the path FROM TRAUMA TO JOY
FOX NEWS AT NIGHT: Many thanks to Fox News at Night’s host Trace Gallagher for having me on to discuss my book, FROM TRAUMA TO JOY, on the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Many thanks to Fox News at Night and Trace Gallagher for allowing me to come on and talk about my book, FROM TRAUMA TO JOY, on the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. The link to the video clip is below.THE DTD PODCAST, EPISODE 215: Mike ‘Mac’ McNamara “The Lie About ‘Getting Over It’ | A Marine’s Truth on Trauma, Faith, and Redemption”
DJ KELLY is one of the best prepared people who has ever interviewed me about my first book, “From Trauma to Joy.” This is not a podcast about combat trauma… It’s a podcast about ANYBODY TRAUMA.
DJ retired from the US Army and is currently a law enforcement professional, and as you will hear, an outstanding interviewer. Thank you, DJ. It was an honor!
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THE TRUTH WITH JOHN GORDON: Post Traumatic Life with Michael F. McNamara
In this insightful episode of The Truth with John Gordon, John sits down with Marine veteran and author Michael F. McNamara for a raw and timely discussion on the Israel-Iran war, Middle East conflict, and the unseen emotional toll of modern warfare. Drawing from his personal combat experience, McNamara offers rare insight into the geopolitical stakes in the region and the human cost of endless conflict. 📖 He also opens up about his journey with PTSD and healing, sharing lessons from his inspiring new book, From Trauma to Joy—a roadmap to resilience, purpose, and post-traumatic growth. 💥 This is a must-watch conversation for anyone seeking truth, strength, and clarity in a world at war. TALK FOR CHRIST | Colleen Can’t Forget: A Parent’s Guide to Creating Strength After Trauma — with Pastor Bruce Oliver
We sit down with Michael F. McNamara—Marine Corps veteran, author, and founder of The Post-Traumatic Winning Company. His latest book, Colleen Can’t Forget, is a heartfelt guide for parents helping children recover after trauma.
We talk about what it looks like to trust God when everything feels uncertain, how to walk through pain as a family, and why Scripture holds the answers our hearts are truly searching for.
If you’re a parent who feels worn thin and unsure how to help your child process deep pain, this conversation will encourage and equip you. You don’t need perfect words. You just need to stay near to the One who heals.
Listen in as Michael shares hope, wisdom, and practical ways to move forward—together.
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SOUTHERN SENSE RADIO: From Truama to Joy… Surviving PTSD — with Annie Ubelis
SPECIAL GUEST: Michael F. McNamara, author of From Trauma To Joy: Life changing lessons that fellow US Marines taught me after traumatic events occurred in my life… Lessons that apply to ANYONE. Mike hosts his podcast: All Marine Radio
Dedication: Sgt. Peter C. Bazzarini, 25, USMC, Killed in a helicopter training incident on September 21, 1993
Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie Ubelis, and Curtis “CS” Bennett, co-host.
We’re informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect. You never know where we’ll go, but you’ll love the journey!
TALKS FOR CHRIST | Post-Traumatic Winning: What It Really Means—and How to Start Living It — with Pastor Bruce Oliver (Part 2)
“You know Mac, you’re truly walking in Christ’s footsteps.”
“I don’t know why God sent you into my life, but I needed to meet you.”
“God truly sent you into my life.”
Can you imagine what it feels like to help people in such a way that they say things like that to you? Each one of those three very humbling sentences Mac has heard repeatedly in his life as he has presented the ideas in his book, From Trauma to Joy. Our third segment in this series covers how each of us can use our suffering to transform our own life, to transform the lives of those around us who struggle in the aftermath of traumatic events, and to do our best as a servant of God to walk the path that Jesus walked. Each of us has it within ourselves to be a part of God’s healing hand and Mac lays that out for us.
“From Trauma to Joy” aims to transform the reader’s life by sharing unvarnished truths about the reality of life after trauma, by showing readers a path that anyone can travel to become a better version of themself, and then by challenging the reader to help others which is the key to transforming one’s life.
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INTENTIONAL with Mic Meow | Victory Over Trauma!
It’s time to Be Intentional! Most of us will experience at least one trauma in our lifetime that could lead to PTSD…there is a path forward to overcome and experience joy, peace and happiness. Let’s Talk about it with our guest, Michael ‘Mac’ McNamara!
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LAKEY UNLEASHED Thursday – 06/19/2025 | Michael F. McNamara – Author ‘From Trauma to Joy’
Jimmy Lakey hosts “Lakey Unleashed” live from Rwanda, where he was visiting.
The interview with Mac begins at 32:30 and runs until 1:08:05 of the YouTube Video.
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TALKS FOR CHRIST | Post-Traumatic Winning: What It Really Means—and How to Start Living It — with Pastor Bruce Oliver (Part 1)
One of the things that makes Michael McNamara’s book, From Trauma to Joy, different – is that he explains how to walk this path to the reader. The book is a series of blueprints that outlines how to take your life from the Valley of the Shadow of Death to a beautiful place Mac calls the “Heights of Joy.”
The “how to” aspect of all of this is a substantial part of the book and in our second podcast devoted to this subject, Mac explains how to create the “infrastructure” you will need in your life to walk this path.
“From Trauma to Joy” aims to transform the reader’s life by sharing unvarnished truths about the reality of life after trauma, by showing readers a path that anyone can travel to become a better version of themself, and then by challenging the reader to help others which is the key to transforming one’s life.
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TALKS FOR CHRIST | Michael McNamara: Why Joy Is Still Possible When the Pain Hasn’t Left — with Pastor Bruce Oliver
Michael McNamara’s book is called “From Trauma to Joy”. is a “how to” look about living a great life after trauma enters your life. The book’s central premise is that no matter what traumatic experience or experiences you have been through, there is a path from trauma to joy for you. The book lays out that path in simple language and utilizes 160 images and diagrams to embed these life-changing ideas in the minds of its readers.
Mr. McNamara is not a mental health professional; he approaches this subject from the perspective of a leader, which he has been for most of his life. The target audience for “From Trauma to Joy” is any individual who has been through traumatic experiences or has loved ones who have those experiences and is looking for a path to live a great life – estimated to be approximately 95% of the US population. Importantly, Mr. McNamara states explicitly that “From Trauma to Joy” is not a book for people who struggle with a serious mental illness – estimated to be approximately 5% of the US population – and counsels anyone in that group to seek professional medical and psychiatric care.
“From Trauma to Joy” aims to transform the reader’s life by sharing unvarnished truths about the reality of life after trauma, by showing readers a path that anyone can travel to become a better version of themself, and then by challenging the reader to help others which is the key to transforming one’s life.
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