60|The Terrifying Reality of Trauma Psychosis: Brittney Lorenz's Story

Intrepid Storytelling · Aug 3, 2026 · 58m

In this full episode of the Intrepid Storytelling podcast, host Deanna Powell sits down with Brittney Lorenz to explore trauma-induced psychosis, surviving sexual assault, and the criminalization of mental illness. Brittney Lorenz experienced a rapid descent into homelessness during the pandemic, culminating in multiple devastating physical and sexual assaults. The severe trauma triggered a months-long state of psychosis, leading to her wrongful arrest and incarceration rather than receiving medical care. While trapped in solitary confinement battling severe delusions, Brittney was forced to…