In this episode, Jon Edlin walks us through the night an EF3 tornado tore his Nashville home apart in six seconds while he and his family sheltered in a hallway — the only part of the house left standing. He describes the moment of impact, the shock that followed, and the long months of PTSD symptoms that reshaped his daily life.

Jon explains how trauma lived in his body long after the storm passed: waking every night at the exact minute the tornado hit, freezing during weather alerts, losing the ability to work, and reliving the event in vivid detail. He talks about the turning point — discovering EMDR therapy — and how eight sessions helped him process the memory, release the physical symptoms, and regain control of his life.

Jon also shares how he turned the experience into purpose. After speaking publicly about the tornado, he realized how many people had no idea what to do in a severe weather emergency. That led him to write The Tornado Survival Guide and eventually launch TornadoSmart, a company that provides pre‑built tornado go‑bags, safety education, and practical training for families who want to be prepared before a storm hits.

It’s a grounded, honest conversation about survival, memory, recovery, and the work of turning trauma into something that helps others.

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