Deliberately Unbound

For many survivors, healing begins with the courageous act of sharing their story—an act that often brings a profound sense of release and validation. But what happens when the story has been told? When every word has been spoken, and there's nothing left to say? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Setting and maintaining boundaries, especially saying NO, is a profound act of self-respect for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. By refusing relationships based solely on physical intimacy, survivors reclaim their autonomy and self-worth, achieving what I term UnBound Freedom. Please join me on this weekend edition of Deliberately UnBound as I explore the process and power of claiming your UnBound life through the power of NO. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Welcome to this new episode of Deliberately UnBound. The topic this week fell naturally in place, as I face a multitude of changes, both personally and professionally. Join me as I explore the cost of perfectionism. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Join me on this enlightening exploration of the differences between trauma responses and our authentic selves. You may be surprised: your reactions may not be just who you are. Bonus material included! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Raw and uncut, no frills share: Traveling life's unpredictable paths, sometimes following a trail of anomalies can lead to unexpected yet deeply meaningful destinations. Listen to my sharing a short story of one such journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Finding your way home to self-trust is a lifelong journey. There will be detours, but with each challenge, the map within becomes clearer. Join me for a view of key steps I took to develop self-trust. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Struggling to find happiness after trauma? Join me as I share a bit of my journey and practical tips to help you rewrite your story and reclaim the joy you deserve, even after a lifetime of believing it was out of reach. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

My process of unbinding has allowed me to acknowledge, accept, and appreciate my unique way of grieving, free from societal expectations. In this context, grief is not a responsibility but a choice. So today, I trust I can turn the page and close this chapter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Aging brings wisdom and clarity, empowering us to trust ourselves more deeply and resist societal pressures as we not only grow and heal, but as we age. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

In a culture that often glorifies self-sufficiency and individual achievement, admitting that we need support can feel like a weakness—a trait no survivor wants anything to do with. However, recognizing our limitations and seeking assistance is not only a sign of strength but also an important step in breaking the false belief that we must solve all our problems on our own. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

"Your healing journey begins when you step over the threshold of fear and move towards self-trust." -- Sher UnBound I invite you to explore with me the intricate connection between self-trust and relationships in the newest episode. May you find Inspiration to your UnBound journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

How much are you trusting yourself to enter a healthy relationship post-trauma? Join me on this episode as I explore the middle ground between settling and honoring your values and beliefs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

An excerpt from the soon to be released, "UnBound Intent: The Moreness Chronicles. An introduction to the journey of becoming UnBound from the symptoms of traumatic experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

The realization dawns that progress doesn't have to happen in a single day, hour or minute; it's about recognizing the spectrum of options available. This is when I remember that "grey turns blue," signaling there's an outcome and with it, new beginnings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

I'm tired of settling for merely surviving and thriving post-trauma. I want more. Are you ready for the same? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

What will you do with your fire within? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

If someone told me at any point in my life that roaches would be motivating, I would have called them a liar. Join me as I share a moment of awareness in the evolution to becoming UnBound. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

A short post today of my reflective thoughts on connecting to self. "What more to weave in kindness' fold, with each new day, let warmth unfold. Revere." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Discover practical strategies to turn trauma triggers into avenues for personal growth. Explore seven effective approaches to enhance self-worth and resilience in the face of challenging experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

I've wasted too many years on being comfortable with hiding. I invite you to listen to a short introduction of me as my most authentic self as I continue on my ever evolving recovery journey of Deliberate UnBound Living. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

"The hardest thing you'll ever do is face yourself." - Sherri M. Day This edition, I share with you my understanding of inner safety by asking and answering important questions to form a picture of inner safety -- a critical component of trauma recovery. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Finding moments of mindfulness can be a powerful tool to enhance awareness and presence. Listen in to this episode for simple yet effective ways to seamlessly integrate brief mindfulness exercises into your Deliberate UnBound Living routine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Special Episode: Finding moments of mindfulness can be a powerful tool to enhance awareness and presence. Try this audio for a guided morning mindfulness moment. It's a simple yet effective way to seamlessly integrate a mindfulness exercise into your day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Who and what I am is never too much, nor is it too much effort to be me. What is too much is trying too hard to be who I thought I needed to be. Cheers to Entering a New Year as Myself: Deliberately UnBound.

I think it's time to set an intent to cancel my membership to the Survivor's Fight Club. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Join me on this short exploration of the Intent of Expectations and how we can let them go. For ways to connect with Sher Unbound and learn more about this and other topics in trauma recovery, or to inquire about speaking and interviews, see link below. https://unboundliving.net/unbound-living-empowered-survivors-on-a-path-to-healing/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

We can learn more about ourselves by looking back than we can by staying in the present. Join me as I explore the process and outcome of an exercise in learning from my mistakes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

How important is communication to our healing process? Join me on this session for a short exploration of my answer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

It's one thing to know a concept, but it's something entirely different to understand. Join me as I share my insights on my nearly month-long exploration of gratitude. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

A few thoughts from the path to UnBound Living: the milestone of trust, what I accomplished because of trust, and the gratitude I hold for trusting the process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

The concept of gratitude can be applied as a transformative tool. It shifts our focus from what's lacking to what we have, encouraging emotional well-being on the path to healing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Sometimes it seems as if there's no time to give ourselves. I invite you to take 10 minutes with me in this meditation on gratitude for choosing yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

As we enter into a traditional time of reflection for what we are appreciative of in our lives, please join me as I explore my understanding of the importance of gratitude in trauma recovery. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

A note of self-validation to support my vulnerable heart. See if it resonates. ❤️ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Societal norms and expectations so frequently shape our thoughts and actions that the notion of choosing yourself and embracing authenticity seems to be an act of revolution. Please join me as I explore what it means to discover and embrace your authentic self. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Ever wonder how trauma survivors regain emotional balance? As I conclude the brief exploration of co-regulation, I invite you to listen to an emotional and vulnerable sharing of my own needs and wants, within the sanctuary of a co-regulated space. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

I encourage you to join me as I briefly explore the significance of self-discovery, from moments of revelation to practical steps of initiatiation for this transformative experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Whether or not you are granted access to someone's inner circle does not determine your worth. If you are open to it, your journey of self-discovery will show you that you have always been enough and even more. Join me on this edition of Deliberately UnBound as I explore the connection between self-discovery and worth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

As we wrap up this week's discussion on breaking away from perfectionism, it feels like the right time to step onto the path of vulnerability and share my ongoing journey as a real-time example. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

So, exactly what is self-sabotage, and what are the ways people apply this coping technique? The answer to that question, along with helpful, actionable strategies, are ahead. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

At any point in the recovery process, survivors can find themselves grappling with impulses to compare their progress to others while trying to accept themselves and their vulnerabilities. Ahead is a brief exploration of the importance of understanding corrosive comparison versus nurturing self-acceptance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Life post-trauma can be filled with questions we may never receive answers to. Listen in as I explore what more we can do to accept the possibility of Living Deliberately UnBound. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

As a trauma survivor transformed to thriver, I am aware of the power of words, though I can be tangled in complacency on occasion. Recently, a reminder of the impact of words I choose and the beliefs they form played out before me in an unsuspecting way. Please join me on this special episode of Deliberately UnBound, while I share my growth experience when I met the truth about words. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

We are responsible for our healing from traumatic experiences. I invite you to listen to my view of the connection between accountability and UnBound Living. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

On this weekend edition, the secret to Survivors success. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Join me as I explore the vital connection between inner safety and Self-Awareness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

It takes courage to self-heal and move away from the symptoms of any traumatic experience. I didn't choose PTSD, so grace is applied with emphasis on my strengths and what I know I am capable of. " Listen to the full post here on Deliberately Unbound. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Life has a curious way of reciprocating what we give our life. Listen in as I explore this loving reciprocal embrace of life and our self-care. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Join me to hear about seven powerful concepts and steps that can benefit your self-discovery and recovery journey. While this is just a starting point, it provides a fair introduction to those who are just beginning their healing path. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

Managing the subjectivity of encouragement is easier through Hearing. I invite you to listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support

I invite you to join me on this brief exploration of the connection between polyvagal and attachment theories, and how understanding these two predominant theories can help us in our trauma recovery. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherunbound/support