Paula Walters is a paramedic with over 20 years of experience and a dedicated advocate, speaker, and survivor. Drawing on her personal journey through the lasting impacts of child abuse, domestic violence, and trauma on her mental and physical health, Paula offers a powerful perspective on resilience and recovery.

Through her blog, podcast (The Courageous Survivor), and speaking engagements, Paula uses her story to inspire hope and transformation. Her mission is clear: to bridge the gap between trauma and wellness by fostering a collaborative, trauma-informed approach among first responders, healthcare professionals, advocates, and victim support systems. 

Paula’s expertise includes the intersections of Intimate Partner Violence, Traumatic Brain Injury, child abuse, mental health, and total body wellness. Her remarkable story has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Spectrum News, National Public Radio (NPR), and The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), amplifying her voice as a national leader in creating change for survivors.

With her tagline, “Bridging Trauma and Wellness: Inspiring Change from Within,” Paula is on a mission to ensure survivors are not only heard but supported in environments that promote healing and empowerment.