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What is a trauma bond, and why is it so hard to leave an unhealthy relationship even when you know you deserve better? In this episode, licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton breaks down what trauma bonds actually are, why intermittent reinforcement and the "hope trap" keep us stuck, and how to finally break free. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Trauma Bonds 02:39 Shared Trauma vs. Trauma Bonds 08:22 Why You Can Miss Someone Who Treated You Terribly 12:51 Intermittent Reinforcement and the "Casino" Effect 22:10 Can You Genuinely Love Someone Who Hurts You? 26:42 Trauma Bond vs. Anxious Attachment vs. Codependency 32:55 Why Do We Keep Going Back? 39:59 Why Leaving Feels Worse at First (Cognitive Dissonance) 46:36 Childhood Trauma and Vulnerability 49:08 Grief, the Death of the Dream, and Practical Autonomy 53:03 Is "No Contact" Always Necessary? (Safety First) 56:30 How to Actually Break a Trauma Bond MY BOOKS Why Do I Keep Doing This? https://geni.us/XoyLSQ Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY ONLINE THERAPY - Enjoy 10% OFF your first month! If you're looking for a therapist, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed online professional: https://betterhelp.com/kati This is an affiliate link, which means a portion of your signup helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. SOCIAL X https://twitter.com/KatiMorton TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katimorton Substack https://substack.com/@katimorton1 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/katimorton1/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katimorton Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/katimorton1/ Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ PARTNERSHIPS Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Ask Kati Anything ep. 334 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You! Join Ashutosh Garg as he interviews Julie Gowthorpe, PhD, RSW, Author, Speaker and Clinician from Toronto, Canada.In this episode, Julie discusses her book, Heal Childhood Trauma: The Self-Nurturing Therapy Approach to Better Adult Relationships. The conversation explores the impact of early trauma on adult relationships, the importance of self-nurturing, and practical techniques that can support the healing journey.Julie Gowthorpe shares insights from her clinical experience and introduces practical frameworks for understanding the connection between the wounded child and the functioning adult. The conversation also explores the mind-body connection, self-esteem repair, attachment patterns, and the importance of honoring the past without allowing it to control the present.Don't miss the foundational “Trauma Landscape” exercise, which offers a visual approach to reflecting on difficult life experiences, and learn about the upcoming Self-Nurturing Therapy App designed to accompany the healing process.
Many social workers and other helping professionals dedicate their careers to supporting others while carrying unresolved childhood trauma of their own. In this episode of Social Work Talks, NASW member Elisabeth Joy LaMotte, LICSW, speaks with social work educator and author Adam McCormick about his brand new NASW Press book, Healing the Helping Professional: The Unfinished Business of Childhood Trauma. McCormick examines how adverse childhood experiences can shape professional practice, workplace relationships, self-perception, and overall well-being. He discusses the ways unresolved trauma may influence helping professionals throughout their careers and offers insights into the healing process, emphasizing self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth. This conversation explores the importance of addressing the emotional impact of childhood trauma, not only for personal well-being, but also for sustaining an effective, ethical, and compassionate social work practice. Social workers, counselors, therapists, and other helping professionals will gain valuable perspectives on the connection between healing, professional development, and long-term career sustainability.
What if your perfectionism, people-pleasing, hyper-independence, or difficulty asking for help isn't just “the way you are”? In this episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we sit down with psychotherapist and bestselling author Terri Cole to unpack what she calls a “father wound” and why you don't need to have had an abusive or “bad” father to have trauma.Terri explains how growing up with a father or father figure who was absent, emotionally unavailable, struggling with addiction or mental health challenges, overly critical, or simply unable to give you what you needed can create wounds that don't stay in childhood.They show up later as chronic self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, poor boundaries, fear of abandonment, hypervigilance, body image struggles, and even the partners we repeatedly choose.Have kids? They also discuss parenting and why healing our own wounds may be one of the most powerful ways to avoid passing them to the next generation.Don't worry, healing a father wound does not require your father to participate. Don't miss this important conversation!(00:00:55) Welcome Terri Cole to the podcast(00:03:40) The different types of father wounds (00:12:10) Why childhood wounds trigger adult reactions(00:19:38) Why mother wounds get more attention (00:22:43) How to not screw up our own kids(00:30:11) Hidden symptoms of a father wound(00:32:49) Next step after identifying your father wound(00:37:00) Does dad need to be involved in the healing process?(00:44:10) How your wounds affect romantic relationships(00:48:55) One thing Terri wants to leave listeners with todayLinks:To Pre-Order Terri Cole's new book: Father Wound: Break Unhealthy Patterns to Reclaim Your Worth and Your Power (Releasing October 27, 2026) FatherWoundBook.comWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout LeggingsDisclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, medications, supplements, or healthcare plan. Guest opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers.
Send us Fan MailIf you've been through deliverance ministry again and again but still can't get free, this episode may reveal the missing piece.Karl Gessler shares the story of a young man tormented by condemning voices, fear of hell, and the belief that he had committed the unforgivable sin. But when Karl listened more closely, he began to suspect that the voice speaking was not a demon—it was a wounded and fragmented part of the young man's soul.In this episode, Karl explores the difference between demonic oppression and fragmentation connected to childhood trauma. He explains why deliverance efforts can stall when ministers try to cast out something Jesus wants to heal.Trauma and demonic oppression can overlap, but healing and deliverance are not the same thing. Some voices need to be confronted, while others need to be heard, healed, and brought to Jesus.No sin is beyond His forgiveness, and no broken part of you is beyond His healing. 00:00 — A deliverance case that did not resolve 01:26 — Why one “demon” sounded different 02:25 — Calling out the person, not the demon 03:25 — Speaking from experience rather than credentials 03:54 — Childhood trauma and soul fragmentation 05:21 — Fragmentation, memory gaps, and survival 06:18 — Why inner voices can feel demonic 07:14 — Self-hatred and internal division 08:39 — When deliverance tactics do not work 10:05 — Why painful memories remain hidden 11:04 — Healing before casting out a demon 12:03 — Condemnation and the fear of unforgivable sin 13:20 — Jesus will not leave any broken piece behind 14:15 — An invitation to receive prayer Support the show❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/deliverance➡️ DONATE ➡️ Join our team!https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgessle... / karlgessler ...
In this episode of Everyone Has a Story, we talk with Holly Wilcox about her experience with childhood trauma and the impact those experiences can have long after the moment has passed. Holly shares her story openly and honestly, giving educators an opportunity to think differently about the students sitting in our classrooms and the stories they may be carrying with them.As school counselors and educators, we know that behavior is often communication, and every student has a story that matters. Holly's story is a reminder to look beyond what we see on the surface and approach students with compassion, curiosity, and a willingness to listen.If you're heading into a new school year, this is a conversation worth revisiting.Everyone has a story and sometimes we just need someone willing to listen.
What happens when you stop using drugs, but the pain that led you there is still waiting for you?On this episode of Groove with Portia, I sit down with Nikki Mammano, author of Breaking Good: A Memoir, for an honest conversation about addiction, childhood trauma, homelessness, recovery, shame, identity and learning to love the person you used to be.Nikki's life has included identities most people would never imagine existing within one story. She has experienced addiction, homelessness and incarceration, and today she is a mother, author, speaker and advocate.But our conversation isn't simply about who Nikki used to be.It's about what happens after survival.Nikki describes addiction as rooted, in her experience, in trauma and disconnection. She explains that putting down the drugs didn't automatically mean putting down everything that had brought her to addiction in the first place. She still had to confront the pain, grief and experiences she had carried with her.We also talk about something that can be difficult to reconcile in recovery: acknowledging that you were harmed while also accepting responsibility for harm you may have caused others. Nikki shares that learning to forgive and love herself despite choices she made during addiction has been one of the hardest parts of her journey.Her memoir required another level of vulnerability.Nikki spent years reconstructing her story, recording memories, speaking with people from her past and trying to tell what happened as honestly and fairly as she could. Writing the book was cathartic and painful—but she says realizing those words were actually going to be published was an entirely different battle.And then I asked Nikki a question I hadn't heard anyone ask her:Does she ever miss the woman she used to be?Her answer surprised me.Nikki doesn't miss those versions of herself. She's learned to love them. Instead of erasing the addict, the homeless woman or the woman who made painful choices, she's taken the best parts of those versions of herself forward as she's continued to grow.Today, Nikki says finding her groove means finding love within herself, extending it to others and transforming the pain she's experienced into connection, service and giving back.Connect with Nikki Mammano and learn more about Breaking Good: A Memoir:https://www.nikkimammano.com/
In 1985, Dr. Vincent Felitti noticed something strange at his San Diego obesity clinic. The patients who dropped out were the ones losing weight. When he asked why, he uncovered a link between childhood trauma and adult weight gain that grew into the Adverse Childhood Experiences study. In this episode, Rick explains why the weight can start as a form of protection, and which kinds of help have the strongest track record.Important points* Some of Felitti's patients regained weight after they started getting unwanted attention, because the weight had been helping them feel safe.* The ACE study followed more than 17,000 adults and linked childhood abuse and neglect to a long list of adult health problems, including obesity.* Diets that treat weight as a willpower problem skip the most important question, and the shame that follows each failed attempt keeps the cycle going.* One question to ask with curiosity: “What is this weight protecting me from?”* For deeper trauma, look for a therapist trained in trauma-focused approaches such as cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure, trauma-focused CBT, or EMDR. If binge eating is part of the picture, ask about CBT for binge eating.* For lighter wounds and everyday stress, mindfulness practices like Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction can help. If your history is heavy, do this work alongside a therapist.Your next stepIf this episode stirred up something heavy, please reach out to someone you trust or a therapist who works with trauma.When you're ready to build the identity that no longer needs the armor, everything Rick teaches is at https://weightlossmindset.co/subscribe.The Weight Loss Mindset is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Weight Loss Mindset at news.weightlossmindset.co/subscribe
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Episode 20 - Can You Ever Truly Heal from Childhood Trauma! In this deeply moving conversation, Lena Fein shares the remarkable story behind her memoir, Shattering the Mirror - One Woman's Journey of Healing.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only. The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees. We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.
Stephanie Weaver, MPH: Turning Your Hardest Story Into a Powerful TEDx Talk My next guest is an experience curator and storytelling strategist. With a rich career spanning museum storytelling, public health, and speaker coaching, she has worked at a range of iconic institutions – from The San Diego Zoo to The White House. A world traveler who embarked on a solo journey through Southeast Asia at 28, Weaver has curated TEDxSanDiego, coached hundreds of speakers, and authored five books that illuminate the power of personal narrative. A survivor and advocate, she's transformed personal battles with childhood sexual abuse and chronic illness into a mission of helping others heal. From museum storytelling to TEDx coaching, from writing about migraine wellness to supporting listeners dealing with family estrangement, Stephanie embodies resilience, compassion, and the power of personal narrative. You'll want to connect with her @sweavermph on all social media platforms. Sign up for her free newsletter Bitter, Sweet at stephanieweaver.comAfter living in Cleveland, Connecticut, and Chicago, Stephanie has been a happy Southern Californian for thirty years, where she and her husband wait hand and foot on their golden retriever. Welcome… Stephanie Weaver, MPHLinkshttps://sweavermph.substack.com/https://www.instagram.com/sweavermph/Tagspodcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Body-Positive,Childhood Trauma,Chronic Illness,Chronic Pain,Disability,Estrangement,Generational Trauma,Mind-Body Connection,Trauma Recovery,Writing A BookSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page
Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Riana Milne, a bestselling author, love and life coach, and a globally recognized trauma recovery counselor. Riana shares her extensive journey in personal development, revealing how her personal experiences and professional expertise have shaped her mission to help others heal from childhood trauma.With over 40 years of coaching experience, Riana discusses her early influences, including the loss of her childhood friend, which ignited her passion for psychotherapy. She delves into the profound impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships, outlining the top ten traumas that can affect individuals throughout their lives. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how these experiences manifest in relationships and the importance of addressing them for emotional healing.Rhianna also introduces her innovative project, Riana AI, a virtual love coach designed to provide trauma recovery support to individuals around the world, available in over 175 languages. This exciting tool reflects her commitment to making healing accessible to everyone, regardless of their location or schedule.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The significance of understanding childhood trauma and its effects on adult relationships- Riana's journey from personal loss to becoming a trauma recovery expert- Insights into the top ten childhood traumas and how they manifest in adulthood- The role of emotional intelligence and self-reflection in healing- An overview of Riana's innovative AI coaching tool and its benefits- Practical steps for recognizing and fostering healthy relationshipsFor more information on Riana Milne and her work, visit rianamilne.com and explore her books, including *Love Beyond Your Dreams* and *Live Beyond Your Dreams*. Don't forget to check out her AI coaching tool at lovecoachonline.com for personalized support.Support the show
How can childhood trauma shape someone's relationship with alcohol—and why can addiction remain hidden even when life looks successful from the outside?In Part 2 of Marci Hopkins' story on Addiction Talk, Marci takes us back to where her relationship with alcohol began and shares the painful experiences that followed her from childhood into adulthood.Marci recalls having her first drink around age eight and getting drunk for the first time at 12. She also opens up about childhood sexual abuse, feeling unsafe at home, struggling with her self-worth, and eventually using alcohol as a way to escape. As she got older, drinking became an increasingly constant part of her life. But from the outside, Marci's life could look very different.She built a successful career in media, moved to Los Angeles, got married, and continued moving forward professionally—all while alcohol remained a regular part of her life. Marci describes herself as having been a high-functioning alcoholic, even though at the time she would not have identified herself that way. Marci and host Joy Sutton also explore how comparing your drinking to other people's drinking can make it easier to convince yourself that you don't have a problem. Marci explains how she surrounded herself with people who drank like she did—or more—which made her own drinking seem less concerning. In Part 2, Marci discusses:• Childhood trauma and alcohol use• Drinking at an early age• Using alcohol to cope and escape• How trauma affected her self-worth and relationships• Building a successful life while continuing to drink• What high-functioning alcoholism looked like in her life• Why comparing your drinking to others can be dangerous• Addiction and family history• Forgiveness and letting go of the past• Why feeling wounded doesn't mean you're broken• Rebuilding your life in addiction recoveryMarci ultimately shares an important shift in how she came to view sobriety: instead of thinking she was giving up alcohol, she began to see recovery as getting her life back.As she puts it, a life built on an unstable foundation can come crashing down—but recovery provides an opportunity to rebuild that life one brick at a time. In Part 3, Marci explains what that rebuilding actually looked like for her, including changing her thinking, navigating cravings and triggers, finding support, practicing gratitude, and learning to live one day at a time.If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol or addiction, help is available.Continue with Part 3 of Marci Hopkins' recovery story on Addiction Talk. Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers, a leading provider of addiction and mental health services. Addiction Talk is brought to you by American Addiction Centers. If you or someone you know needs help, call 866-407-4130, or visit our website at AmericanAddictionCenters.org
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Chaz Holesworth grew up in Kensington, Philadelphia, a neighbourhood gutted by poverty and an opioid crisis that hasn't let up since the 1980s. His father was a heroin addict for over 20 years. His mother, overwhelmed and unsupported, pulled the family into a fundamentalist born-again church that cut them off from the outside world, banned music and movies, and taught Chaz from age four that he was one sinful thought away from hell. In this episode, Chaz talks about what it was like growing up in a condemned house with roaches and rats, dodging drug dealers and police raids on his own street, and how, underneath all of it, a stricter kind of damage was being done: guilt, fear, and an OCD compulsion to "cleanse" his own thoughts before he was allowed to pray. We talk about the moment a random kid at an arcade played him R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" and how that song, and the ones that came after, became the closest thing he had to a way out. We talk about his father's addiction, his own careful relationship with alcohol as an adult, the sister he lost to cancer, and the breakdown in his 20s; he says he still doesn't know how he survived. Chaz has now written his story into a memoir series — Life and How to Live It — with each book named after an R.E.M. song. He talks candidly about why putting it on paper did what years of therapy couldn't, why he doesn't believe you get to "move past" your childhood so much as build a life alongside it, and what he'd say to anyone still carrying guilt for things that were never their fault to begin with. This is a raw and honest conversation about poverty, religion, addiction, music, and what's left of a person once they've survived thier childhood trauma. Find Chaz: Website: chazholesworthbooks.com Books: Life and How to Live It series, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble Content note: This conversation includes discussion of childhood trauma, poverty, heroin addiction, controlling religion, bereavement, OCD, suicidal thoughts and alcohol use.
Culinary icon and bestselling author Ina Garten believes that our hardest chapters do not have to define our destiny. In this deeply moving conversation from Making Space, Ina sits down to pull back the curtain on her remarkable journey, from navigating a painful childhood, choosing authenticity, and reinventing her life and career at 78. She explores the power of leaving the past behind, building a life entirely on your own terms, and proving that your most defining chapter can happen at any age. This episode is about resilience, courage, grace, and finding peace by embracing your true self. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Matthew Handy lived through 20 years of addiction, crime, prison, paranoia, and survival before finally turning his life around. In this episode, Matt sits down to tell the wild story of how his life spiraled from early drug use in San Diego to heroin addiction, meth dealing, organized retail theft, credit card fraud, extortion, bank robbery, and cartel-adjacent chaos on both sides of the border. Matt opens up about childhood trauma, prison, the criminal mindset, life in San Bernardino, the explosion of credit card fraud, smuggling drugs from Tijuana, and the moment a bank robbery finally forced him to choose between spending decades behind bars or changing his life. Today, Matt is in recovery, runs the podcast My Last Relapse, and works in addiction treatment helping others escape the same cycle that nearly destroyed him. Go Support Matt! YouTube: @MyLastRelapse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.handy.17/ Rehab: https://www.harmonygrovebh.com/ Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Intro: Credit Card Fraud, Addiction & Crime 06:58 Growing Up in 1990s San Diego 13:39 Planning a Bank Robbery 18:10 Extorting Doctors & Wealthy Clients 24:14 Childhood Trauma and Early Criminality 29:56 Robberies, Drugs & Firestorm Burglaries 35:20 Prison Life and Using Behind Bars 37:42 The Baby Product Theft Scheme 43:17 Building a Nationwide Retail Theft Operation 49:27 Paranoia, Silent Tape & High-Level Shoplifting 55:22 Prison Didn't Scare Him Straight 1:03:44 Getting Out, Relapsing & Manipulating Family 1:09:11 Back With His Uncle and Trap House Life 1:13:18 Selling Meth and Joining a Gang Circle 1:19:03 Police Surveillance and Controlled Buys 1:24:03 Major Task Force Bust 1:29:18 Addiction, Choice & Facing Serious Time 1:32:59 Moving to San Bernardino 1:37:04 The Amazon Warehouse Scam 1:42:55 Credit Card Fraud Begins 1:49:31 Running Teams and Moving Merchandise 1:56:33 Paranoia Ends the Fraud Ring 2:00:03 Returning to San Diego and Trying to Get Clean 2:04:02 Relapse, Energy Drink Theft & Street Hustles 2:09:43 Meeting His Future Wife 2:15:03 Doctors, Escorts & Blackmail 2:18:07 COVID, Fentanyl and Crime in San Diego 2:22:19 Tijuana Drug Houses and Border Runs 2:27:37 Heroin, Fentanyl and Meth Markets 2:34:31 Xanax Blackouts and Cartel Money 2:39:32 Robbing a Bank to Get Her Attention 2:44:48 Arrest, FBI Questioning & Bomb Threat Investigation 2:50:21 Delancey Street and Avoiding Decades in Prison 2:57:58 Recovery, Relapse and Building a New Life 3:00:24 Where to Find Matthew Handy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sometimes the strategies that helped us survive difficult childhood experiences become the very patterns that keep us from living freely as adults.Dr. Sharon May talks with bestselling author and nurse Tana Amen about trauma, resilience, self-protection and the journey from surviving to becoming whole.How do you face painful parts of your life story without allowing them to define you? And how can pain eventually become a source of courage, wisdom and purpose?
Sometimes the strategies that helped us survive difficult childhood experiences become the very patterns that keep us from living freely as adults.Dr. Sharon May talks with bestselling author and nurse Tana Amen about trauma, resilience, self-protection and the journey from surviving to becoming whole.How do you face painful parts of your life story without allowing them to define you? And how can pain eventually become a source of courage, wisdom and purpose?
Welcome to PGX #215PGX is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Dr. Riri G Trivedi — Indian Mental Health Professional.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer01:54 - Mental Health Isn't Just Rich People's Problem04:11 - Why Everyone Feels So Lonely05:44 - What Actually Counts As Trauma?07:46 - The Father Who Terrified Her08:44 - The Wound Nobody Can See09:50 - How Boys Become Performance Machines12:31 - Why Men Hide Things From Wives17:29 - Can Good Parents Cause Trauma?19:05 - When Protection Goes Too Far20:56 - Why Siblings Turn Out Different24:07 - The People-Pleasing Trap28:57 - What Is A Performative Male?32:06 - When Talking Doesn't Heal Trauma37:45 - When Friends Turn Against You44:00 - The Haircut That Shamed His Son45:52 - Does Bullying Leave Lasting Scars?48:56 - Rewiring Fear Inside Your Body59:08 - The Secret Behind Phobia Treatment1:04:21 - The Man Who Feared Flying1:09:00 - Why People Ruin Their Happiness1:12:38 - The Self-Harm Nobody Talks About1:18:51 - Her Toughest Parenting Decision1:24:31 - Her Battle With Perfectionism1:33:38 - Why Trusting People Feels Impossible1:40:23 - When Hitting Kids Becomes Automatic1:42:37 - The Cost Of Being Too Independent1:46:05 - Why Men Hide Their Feelings1:53:29 - The Boy Who Never Saw Dad Cry1:58:36 - Why Men Never Ask For Help1:59:50 - The Hidden Wife-Mother ConflictEnjoy.— Prakhar
Description: If you've spent years believing that being a good Christian means always saying yes, keeping everyone happy, or putting other people's needs ahead of your own, setting boundaries can feel selfish, or even unchristian. But Jesus modeled something very different. He loved people deeply without allowing them to control Him, manipulate Him, or determine His every move. In this episode, we'll look at the ways Jesus practiced healthy boundaries, including saying no, stepping away from the demands of others, making time for rest and prayer, and refusing to be pulled into unproductive arguments. We'll talk about why boundaries can be particularly difficult for trauma and abuse survivors, how guilt and fear can keep us from setting them, and how we can learn to establish boundaries without becoming harsh or unloving. Most importantly, we'll explore the difference between loving others and taking responsibility for them, and how saying “no” can sometimes be an honest and healthy expression of who God created us to be. We'll discuss both the faith and psychology sides of setting boundaries. If you've struggled with guilt when setting boundaries, this episode is an invitation to rethink what it means to love others while also caring for yourself. Breakdown of Episode 3:17 Intro to Topic and What Are Boundaries?16:37 Jesus Loved People Without Being Controlled by Them18:31 Jesus Prioritized Rest and Time With God22:06 Jesus Didn't Engage in Every Argument But Confronted Harmful Behavior27:59 Jesus, Boundaries, and Family Expectations29:41 The Psychology of Healthy Boundaries35:52 Practicing Christ-Like Boundaries and Handling PushbackSourcesBiblical SourcesHoly Bible, New International Version. (2011). Zondervan. (Original work published 1978)(Scriptures referenced: Matthew 5:37; Matthew 12:46–50; Matthew 21:12–13; Mark 1:35–38; Luke 5:16; Luke 20:1–8.)Psychological and Scientific SourcesAmerican Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. American Psychological Association.Baumeister, R. F., & Leary, M. R. (1995). The need to belong: Desire for interpersonal attachments as a fundamental human motivation. Psychological Bulletin, 117(3), 497–529. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.117.3.497Brown, B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are. Hazelden.Cloud, H., & Townsend, J. (1992). Boundaries: When to say yes, how to say no to take control of your life. Zondervan.Gross, J. J. (1998). Antecedent- and response-focused emotion regulation: Divergent consequences for experience, expression, and physiology. 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Boundaries: Updated and expanded edition. Zondervan.Cloud, H. (2026). Dr. Henry Cloud: Boundaries were never meant to push people away. RELEVANT Magazine. https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/dr-henry-cloud-boundaries-were-never-meant-to-push-people-away/Ortberg, J. (2002). The life you've always wanted: Spiritual disciplines for ordinary people. Zondervan.Willard, D. (1998). The divine conspiracy: Rediscovering our hidden life in God. HarperOneChristian Emotional Recovery Resources Christian Emotional Recovery. (n.d.). Boundaries (Podcast episode collection). Christian Emotional Recovery. https://christianemotionalrecovery.com/search/boundariesChristian Emotional Recovery. (n.d.). What to do when the past comes calling [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBqQ2KlmX_g Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and MoreFacebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly EncouragementYouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journeyTrauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma SurvivorsEmail ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and productsFree ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult EmotionsDonate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...
In this episode, Jo shares his profound journey through addiction, rehab, and recovery, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, healing modalities like breathwork, and the power of community and support in transforming lives. Jo talks about the cycle of shame that comes with addiction and breaking free of that cycle. To reach out to Jo on insta go to @beyondthewave_For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP.646The episode also explores KC's 31 year commitment to supporting survivors through Sexual Trauma and Recovery, a free peer support community she says grew from her own years in therapy and recovery work. She reflects on the challenges survivors face when speaking openly, the stigma around abuse disclosure, and her belief in creating spaces where people can be heard without shame.Along the way, KC discusses claims and personal interpretations involving the entertainment industry, high profile public figures, cults, organized crime, and institutional abuse.This is a candid conversation about survival, family estrangement, forgiveness, trauma recovery, advocacy, and the lifelong search for truth and safety after childhood abuse.
NDS Chronicles returns with another collection of listener-submitted paranormal testimonies involving astral projection, succubus encounters, shadow people, alien-style abductions, witchcraft, haunted houses, spiritual warfare, demonic manifestations, addiction, and finding Jesus Christ.David Lee Corbo, aka The Raven, and Matthew Hepner dig into three intense stories from listeners whose experiences blur the line between the paranormal, the occult, and the spiritual realm.First, Seth Kicklighter recounts his years experimenting with meditation, out-of-body experiences, lucid dreaming, and astral projection. One experience takes a disturbing turn when a mysterious woman appears to have a will of her own, leading the guys into a discussion about succubi, spiritual deception, altered states of consciousness, and whether opening yourself to the “astral realm” can invite something unexpected.Next, listener R-III describes working inside apartments where previous tenants had died, discovering upside-down crosses and evidence of occult activity, and then experiencing months of terrifying sleep paralysis and encounters with shadow figures. His dreams escalate into apparent alien-abduction scenarios before his commitment to Christ becomes a turning point. His testimony also covers addiction, mushrooms, family witchcraft, generational patterns, fatherhood, Bible study, and rebuilding his life around Jesus.The final testimony, from Dave's Not Here Man, goes deep into generational occult practices, an allegedly witchcraft-practicing grandmother, unexplained activity inside a haunted childhood home, black-eyed facial manifestations, spells, séances, addiction, military service in Iraq, and his gradual journey toward Christ. He also describes what he believes is a spiritual gift of discernment involving unusual visual distortions and frightening changes in people's faces.The episode ultimately asks what spiritual warfare looks like inside ordinary homes, how Christians should approach supernatural experiences, and why personal testimony can reach people who feel alienated from conventional church culture.What do you think these listeners experienced—psychological phenomena, spiritual warfare, something paranormal, or a combination? Share your thoughts in the comments.► Subscribe for more Biblical analysis, Christian worldview discussions, and conspiracy research through a Biblical lens.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available.00:00 Intro02:33 Fasting, Prayer & Mysterious Headaches08:49 The Paranormal Stories Begin09:13 Seth Kicklighter's Testimony12:37 A New Bible Study Idea15:07 Meditation, Astral Projection & Out-of-Body Experiences20:23 Was Adam With Eve in Genesis 3?27:03 GLP Peptides, Pharmakia & Christian Discernment36:41 Back to Seth's Astral Projection Story42:45 The Succubus Encounter Begins47:15 What Happened After the Encounter49:14 Virtual Reality, Haptic Suits & Artificial Experiences57:59 R-III's Spiritual Attack Testimony59:25 Apartments Where People Had Died61:29 Upside-Down Crosses & Occult Rituals63:30 Car Crashes After the Haunted Job66:54 Shadow People & Sleep Paralysis67:25 Alien-Style Abduction Experiences68:49 Standing With Christ Ends the Nightmares71:07 Addiction Recovery & the NDS Community75:11 R-III's Journey Back to Christ78:33 Generational Witchcraft in the Family81:59 Leaving the Old Life Behind86:40 Dave's Not Here Man Testimony91:30 The Occult Grandmother92:12 Childhood Trauma & Parenting Discussion108:58 Black Eyes & an Evil Manifestation110:08 Witchcraft, Séances & a Haunted Childhood Home113:03 The Neighbor's Terrifying Goodbye114:50 Drugs, Satanic Imagery & an Occult Lifestyle116:09 Asking God for a Sign117:09 Joining the Army & Serving in Iraq119:13 The Long Road to Jesus Christ120:15 A Strange Spiritual Gift of Discernment121:45 Seeing Black Eyes & Demonic Faces125:04 A Demonic Visage Appears on His Wife126:47 Something Slams Into the House129:02 Spiritual Warfare Starts in Your Own Home131:04 Outcasts, Testimony & the Modern Church136:21 Can Spiritual Awakening Come From the Outcasts?138:35 OutroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.
Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1978DMKier Gaines grew up where anger was useful. It kept him from getting bullied. It was his sword and his shield.Then it became his anchor. The same thing that protected him started blocking love, connection, every relationship he wanted.It took seven or eight years to loosen. No single turning point. He compares it to glaucoma, vision narrowing so slowly you never notice until it's gone.What actually shifted it: new city, new friends, young professionals around him, travel. He found out there was an identity under the anger.Lewis shares how he hit every goal and made the money, and the anger was still sitting there with him. Accomplishment doesn't touch the wound underneath.Therapy, workshops, retreats. He had to heal the story the anger was attached to before grace for himself was even possible.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailChildren who struggle in school are often labeled lazy, defiant, or unwilling to learn. Zakiya White explains why those judgments frequently overlook the real barriers children are facing.As Academic Supervisor at A Kid's Place of Tampa Bay, Zakiya helps children in foster care navigate interrupted schooling, trauma, learning gaps, teacher relationships, and the uncertainty surrounding their futures. She shares how her own childhood difficulty with reading inspired her to become an educator—and why one patient reading coach transformed her fear into determination.Zakiya also reveals why relationships form the foundation of learning. For some children, emotional safety and trust must come before academic progress can begin. Instead of lowering expectations, she sets a different high bar for every child based on their individual needs and circumstances.This conversation challenges misconceptions about foster children, examines how trauma appears in the classroom, and shows why education can become something permanent in a life filled with change.Top Three Highlights
What would you do if your parent destroyed your beloved childhood toys, for no reason at all? In today's breathtaking "Sessions With Gloria" segment, a client receives healing and guidance from Gloria around a traumatic memory of her mother, who struggled with BPD. Watch powerful techniques used in real time, in a real story of hope, redemption, and the human spirit!Mentioned In Episode:
What happens when the voice that takes you to some of the world's biggest stages is also the one you're still learning to claim as your own?Singer, songwriter, educator, and author Machan Taylor has spent a lifetime navigating the space between performance and identity. Born in post-war Japan to a Japanese mother and American father, Machan was uprooted at four years old and brought to New Jersey, leaving behind her language, family, culture, and the only home she knew. Years later, she would recognize that experience as an early trauma that quietly shaped her sense of belonging.In this episode of Giving Pain Purpose, Machan and Lyndsay explore the complicated journey of finding your voice when so much of your life has been spent adapting, performing, and trying to figure out where you fit. Machan shares how music became both sanctuary and identity, eventually taking her to stages with artists including Pink Floyd, Sting, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, and George Benson, all while the woman behind the applause was still wrestling with insecurity, imposter syndrome, family trauma, and the feeling that she wasn't enough.They talk openly about addiction, abusive relationships, the masks we wear to survive, and the long, nonlinear work of healing. Machan also shares how therapy, Buddhism, meditation, and later psychedelic-assisted therapy helped her reconnect with parts of herself she had left behind, including the little girl who left Japan all those years ago.At its core, this conversation is about more than a remarkable music career. It's about stripping away the performance, making peace with every version of yourself, and finding the courage to tell your story—naked, out loud.Episode Highlights:(00:00) Introduction to Machon Taylor's Journey(02:53) From Japan to the World Stage(09:51) Family Dynamics and Childhood Trauma(13:24) Music as a Path to Belonging(16:28) Touring with Major Artists and Internal Struggles(19:08) Dealing with Substance Use and Self-Protection(21:43) The Ongoing Search for Identity(27:15) Healing Through Psychedelic Therapy(35:49) Spiritual Practices and Full Circle(39:41) The Power of Sharing Our Stories(43:47) Final Reflections and Words of EncouragementFind Machan Taylor Online Here:Website: machantaylor.comInstagram: @machantaylorofficialFacebook: Machan TaylorLinkedIn: Machan TaylorYouTube: Machan Taylor OfficialBook: Naked Out Loud From Yokohama to Pink FloydFind Giving Pain Purpose Online Here:Website: givingpainpurpose.comInstagram: @givingpainpurposeFacebook: The Giving Pain Purpose PodcastLinkedIn: Lyndsay SopranoYouTube: @givingpainpurposeShop: thegivingpainpurposeshop.comSubscribe on YouTube | Merch Shop is OPEN!! | COMING SOON: The Pain Hub - A Women's Healing Community. Subscribe Now!Unfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing. This is where pain meets purpose — and you're not doing it alone.++Want to be a guest on Giving Pain Purpose with Lyndsay Soprano? Send her a message on PodMatch, here: Be a Guest on The Show
Why can changing the way you eat feel so emotional, even when you know exactly what you want to change?In this conversation, I sit down with therapist and Mother Hunger author Kelly McDaniel to explore the deeper emotional and relational layers that can become intertwined with food.Through Kelly's Mother Hunger framework, we look at how early experiences with nurturing, safety, attachment, and caregiving may influence the way some of us relate to food later in life—and why food can sometimes become connected with comfort, connection, routine, and relief.We also talk about emotional eating, body image, nervous system regulation, fasting, food noise, GLP-1 medications, and the messages about our bodies that can be passed from one generation to the next.This conversation gave me an entirely new way to think about some of the struggles I've seen women experience when changing how they eat, because sometimes there may be more happening beneath the surface than what's on the plate.In this episode:Kelly's Mother Hunger frameworkWhy food can become emotionally significantWhat Kelly means by “surrogate comfort”Why changing eating patterns can bring up difficult emotionsFood and nervous system regulationWhat mothers can unintentionally teach daughters about their bodiesKelly's perspective on food noise and GLP-1 medicationsHow support and connection can help us create new patternsMORE ON KELLY MCDANIELInstagram: @kellymcdanieltherapyMother Hunger, Revised EditionFor more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep369Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
In this episode of Chopped By T Podcast, we sit down for a powerful conversation about growing up in a home impacted by addiction, alcoholism, domestic violence, and childhood trauma.Our guest opens up about watching his father abuse his mother, stepping into the role of protector at a young age, and what it was like growing up while both of his parents battled addiction. We explore how those childhood experiences can follow you into adulthood—affecting relationships, trust, manhood, and the way you view yourself.But this conversation isn't only about trauma. We also talk about breaking generational cycles, forgiveness, healing, purpose, spirituality, and what it takes to become something different from the environment that raised you.How do you heal from a childhood you had no control over? How do you forgive your parents while still acknowledging the ways their decisions affected you? And when you've spent your childhood surviving, how do you finally learn how to live?This is a conversation about pain, survival, healing, and turning what you went through into purpose.Chopped By T Podcast — real people, real stories, real conversations.
I do not ask about your past. I do not get out the checklist of adverse childhood experiences. I am not calculating your ACE score. And I know how strange that sounds coming from a physician who works with stored trauma.Full show notesWhat I look at is the impact of your past on your today, because that is where it is still leaving its footprint.In this episode I walk you through the assessment I teach practitioners, so you can run it on yourself. Three domains, one repeating pattern, and the equation that decides whether a stressor stays a stress or tips you into overwhelm.Then I take you to the part that surprises people most. Trauma work runs on energy. If your body does not have the capacity, the work cannot integrate no matter how willing you are. Which means the most useful place to start is sometimes sleep, or brain inflammation, rather than the trauma itself. That is still trauma work.I also tell you about the pattern I carried for thirty years, and how it changed without me ever going looking for the reason.In this episode:Why the word trauma gets in the way of finding traumaThe three domains I ask about, and the one pattern that runs through all of themYour capacity against your stress load, and what happens when capacity is smallWhere stress ends and overwhelm beginsWhy perimenopause costs more capacity than most women expectThe nervous system dashboard, and the three things that feed itWhy I sometimes tell someone not to do the trauma work yetHow to find your biggest block without handing yourself the whole listFind your pattern: Take the free 2-Minute Assessment for Stored Trauma The book: The Biology of Trauma by Dr. Aimie ApigianFull show notesThis podcast is educational and is not medical advice. Consult your own physician about your health. Grab your copy of The Biology of Trauma
Camey Joy joins us to share her story titled Beautiful Scars. Hear how she found purpose through her past experiences.Camey Joy sits down with us to discuss her narrative and the experiences that shaped her life. This conversation focuses on the lessons learned through adversity and how one person can find grace in the midst of a difficult past.We explore the reality of healing from trauma and why sharing a personal testimony matters for those who feel lost. Camey offers insight into the process of moving forward while honoring the wounds that remain. By discussing her journey in Beautiful Scars, she reminds us that our history does not have to dictate our future.Learn More About Camey:https://cameyjoy.comSubscribe to the Covenant Eyes Podcast for more conversations about faith, relationships, recovery, and living with integrity.Learn More About Covenant Eyes:https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xmeSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved
Hey bestie! This episode is a step-by-step practical guide on how to "love yourself" consistently, and not just during a crisis. Without role-modelling, we grow up believing that "love" is complicated and wrapped up in pain. But with these tips, you'll be relieved to learn that there's a much easier way to love yourself!Mentioned In Episode:
DescriptionWhen we face challenges, grief, frustration, trauma, and sadness, as Christians, we're often taught to pray, trust God, and move on so quickly that we never actually have space to grieve what we've experienced. But the Bible gives us another way: lament. This is especially important for trauma survivors. Scripture shows us that bringing our deepest pain, questions, and even anguish to God is not a failure of faith; it is part of our faith and full experience. In this episode, we'll explore what lament is, why it is different from complaining or giving up on God, and how it can help us process emotions rather than suppressing or spiritually bypassing them. We'll also look at how lament can create a pathway from honest grief toward trust, and I'll share practical ways you can begin writing, praying, and expressing your own lament without staying stuck there. If you've ever wondered whether God can handle your anger, grief, questions, or disappointment, this episode is an invitation to stop hiding your pain and discover that you can bring all of it into the presence of a God, who is big enough to handle your emotions.Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro and Update on Channel6:30 Why Lament Is Not the Same as Complaining13:51 Why Does Lament Matter for Trauma Healing? 16:24 Examples of Lament in Scripture 22:44 Lament Versus Spiritual Bypassing25:59 Concrete Practices: How Do We Practice Lament? 31:41 The Psychological and Research Side of LamentSources American Psychological Association. (2022). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.Gross, J. J. (1998). Antecedent- and response-focused emotion regulation: Divergent consequences for experience, expression, and physiology. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 74(1), 224–237. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.74.1.224Gross, J. J. (2015). Emotion regulation: Current status and future prospects. Psychological Inquiry, 26(1), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/1047840X.2014.940781Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Zondervan. (Original work published 1978)(For podcast citations, you may also cite specific passages in-text, such as Psalm 13; Psalm 34:18; Lamentations 3:22–23; Matthew 27:46.)Lieberman, M. D., Eisenberger, N. I., Crockett, M. J., Tom, S. M., Pfeifer, J. H., & Way, B. M. (2007). Putting feelings into words: Affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity in response to affective stimuli. Psychological Science, 18(5), 421–428. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01916.xLinehan, M. M. (1993). Cognitive-behavioral treatment of borderline personality disorder. Guilford Press.Neimeyer, R. A. (2001). Meaning reconstruction & the experience of loss. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/10397-000Park, C. L. (2010). Making sense of the meaning literature: An integrative review of meaning-making and its effects on adjustment to stressful life events. Psychological Bulletin, 136(2), 257–301. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0018301Pennebaker, J. W. (1997). Opening up: The healing power of expressing emotions (Rev. ed.). Guilford Press.Porges, S. W. (2011). The polyvagal theory: Neurophysiological foundations of emotions, attachment, communication, and self-regulation. W. W. Norton & Company.Shalev, A. Y., Bonne, O., & Eth, S. (1996). Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: A review. Psychosomatic Medicine, 58(2), 165–182. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006842-199603000-00010Stroebe, M., & Schut, H. (1999). The dual process model of coping with bereavement: Rationale and description. Death Studies, 23(3), 197–224. https://doi.org/10.1080/074811899201046van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Viking.Additional Biblical/Theological Sources (Helpful for a Christian Audience)Brueggemann, W. (1984). The message of the Psalms: A theological commentary. Augsburg Publishing House.Lamentations. In Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Zondervan.Psalms. In Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Zondervan.Wright, N. T. (2006). Simply Christian: Why Christianity makes sense. HarperOne. Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and MoreFacebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly EncouragementYouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journeyTrauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma SurvivorsEmail ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and productsFree ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult EmotionsDonate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...
What if validation, love, and belonging were things you could give yourself? What would change if you could truly see and trust your own magic?Jessica sits down with writer, creative coach, and TBMer GG Renee for a powerful conversation about family dynamics, self-worth, and creating a life rooted in authenticity rather than external validation. GG shares how growing up with a mother with undiagnosed mental illness shaped her relationship with safety, people-pleasing, achievement, love, and her sense of self. Through therapy, writing, and TBM, she began uncovering the core belief underneath so many of her patterns: that something was fundamentally wrong with her.They explore why understanding your patterns isn't always enough to change them, how self-trust can transform your relationship with money and uncertainty, and how to value your gifts without needing external validation. GG also shares her journey from corporate life to a creative career, redefining discipline as devotion, manifesting her book, and embracing her sensitivity, imagination, and slower pace as strengths.If you've ever felt too sensitive, too behind, or like you need to prove your worth before you can receive what you desire, this conversation will show you what becomes possible when you learn to create safety from within.Full show notes → https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast Resources:App Updates Coming 9/9The TBM app is getting a major upgrade to make your manifestation practice more guided, personalized, and easy to follow. New features include personalized weekly schedules, 90-day + 3-6 month roadmaps, and much more. Coming 9/9! The Be Seen ChallengeQuiet your inner critic, stop playing small, and start manifesting the life you truly want.Now live inside The Pathway. 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As usual, TBM20 gets you 20% your first orderJoin Anima Mundi's five-week live masterclass In this episode we talk about:GG Renee's childhood experience growing up with a mother later diagnosed with schizophreniaHow childhood instability can shape self-worth, people-pleasing, and adult relationshipsReturning to your inner child's creativity, sensitivity, imagination, and authenticityThe difference between appearing confident and actually having deep self-worthRecognizing the subconscious beliefs driving your relationship patternsWhy intellectual awareness doesn't automatically create embodied changeHow TBM helped GG uncover her core woundReleasing limiting beliefs around being too sensitive, too much, too old, or not enoughBuilding your trust muscle when money, clients, and opportunities feel uncertainMoving from desperation energy into nervous-system safety and self-trustWhy slow manifestation can help you actually hold what you call inOwning your creative gifts, charging for your value, and healing the starving-artist narrativeWhy you don't have to be popular to make a meaningful impactReplacing discipline with devotion to create sustainable aligned actionHow consistent habits helped GG embody her identity as an author and manifest her bookMentioned In the Episode: Find our Be Seen Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Expand Your Capacity, Competency, and Worst Case Scenario DIs) Connect with GGIG: instagram.com/ggreneewritesCheck out GG's books: Amazon, Bookshop, Broadleaf BooksSubscribe to GG's Substack: Writing the LayersConnect more with GG at allthemanylayers.com HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast
Why Health Anxiety Happens Do you constantly worry that every headache, heartbeat, or physical sensation means something is seriously wrong? If you find yourself repeatedly checking your body, searching symptoms online, or seeking reassurance from doctors and loved ones, you may be experiencing health anxiety, not because you're weak, but because your nervous system has learned to stay on high alert. In this episode of the Breakdown to Breakthroughs Podcast, trauma-informed life coach Lisa A. Romano explains how health anxiety often develops from childhood experiences where safety felt uncertain. You'll discover why anxiety creates real physical sensations, how reassurance seeking strengthens the cycle of fear, and why learning to tolerate uncertainty is one of the most powerful steps toward healing.
What happens when you realize the person you loved may never have been who you believed they were?In this powerful episode of Dr. Judy WTF, Dr. Judy Rosenberg explores the painful process of grieving the idealized version of a narcissist—and why letting go of that fantasy is essential for healing. She explains how love bombing, future faking, gaslighting, and manipulation can keep us emotionally attached to an illusion, even after the relationship has ended.Dr. Judy also examines how childhood wounds and the need to idealize our parents can create a blueprint for unhealthy adult relationships. Using revealing metaphors from The Wizard of Oz and The Emperor's New Clothes, she shows us how to pull back the “truth curtain,” see the relationship clearly, and make room for reality.A listener named Dale joins the conversation to share his personal journey from people-pleasing and seeking external validation to developing self-respect, emotional freedom, and a stronger sense of identity.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why you can grieve someone who is still alive• How narcissists create an idealized image through love bombing• Why we hold on to the fantasy long after reality appears• How childhood wounds influence whom we idealize• The difference between breaking down and breaking through• How to stop seeking validation outside yourself• Why discernment and healthy boundaries matter• How to recognize genuine “growth partners” in your lifeHealing begins when you stop waiting for the fantasy to return and allow yourself to see the truth. When the illusion falls away, you finally have room to rediscover yourself and build relationships grounded in honesty, integrity, and genuine connection.Learn more about Dr. Judy's healing resources at HealingNarcissisticWounds.com.#DrJudyWTF #NarcissisticAbuse #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #HealingFromNarcissisticAbuse #TraumaRecovery #EmotionalHealing #Gaslighting #LoveBombing #PeoplePleasing #ChildhoodTrauma #SelfWorth #HealthyBoundaries #ToxicRelationships #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth
Things start surprisingly deep when Lern talks about listening to Rafe's appearance on The HoneyDew, where he discussed difficult experiences from childhood and finding comedy in darker moments. He explains the idea of turning life's lowlights into highlights, everybody agrees that nobody escapes childhood completely unscathed, and for one fleeting moment this sounds like a mature conversation between emotionally intelligent adults.Then Moon asks what everyone puts in their coffee.So much for that.Turns out King Scott likes his coffee like he likes his women... According to former Starbucks professionals, black-coffee drinkers might enjoy torturing themselves, caramel macchiato fans barely want coffee at all, vanilla-latte people play it safe, Frappuccino drinkers are basically ordering milkshakes, matcha people might be doing it for the aesthetic, and macchiato drinkers know exactly what they want—and apparently want the barista to know that they know.Then Rafe introduces the concept of a “bro drive-thru” serving pre-workout instead of coffee, because apparently this funny podcast is also an incubator for business ideas nobody should finance.Speaking of decisions nobody should finance, Shake Shack has a limited-edition Reese's Peanut Butter Cup shake featuring vanilla custard, peanut butter, fudge, a crackable chocolate shell, whipped cream, Reese's cups and Reese's Pieces. The damage? A completely reasonable and emotionally stable 1,900 calories with 158 grams of sugar.That sends the crew spiraling into their own hall of fame of caloric atrocities. Moon remembers casually annihilating an entire package of Double Stuf Oreos during his gaming days—potentially somewhere around 2,700 to 3,500 calories. Lern admits she could take down an entire gooey butter cake. And suddenly everyone is remembering the beautiful years when metabolism was magic and nutritional labels were merely decorative stickers.From there, Domino's new Detroit-style pizza promotion sparks the important question our Founding Fathers were apparently too cowardly to answer: What belongs on the Mount Rushmore of fast food?McDonald's fries enter the conversation. So does the Wendy's Frosty, Taco Bell's spicy potato soft taco, the Frisco Melt, Lion's Choice, Dairy Queen onion rings, Rally's fries, Del Taco, Freddy's and more. Nobody reaches a universal consensus because democracy has failed once again.Things somehow become less appetizing when the crew discovers a Walgreens three-in-one product described as a douche, enema and water-bottle combination system. There are some household products where “multipurpose” is a selling point. This may not be one of them.The show then gets into a study suggesting men have a complicated relationship with dieting, including the idea that some men may respond better to “goals” and “challenges” than the word “diet.” Rafe offers his own theory after seeing wildly confident dudes criticize women online while looking, in his words, like a thumb melting into a suit. Poetry remains alive in St. Louis.And because the current calendar apparently isn't irritating enough, Moon brings up a viral proposal to replace our 12 months with five beautiful 73-day monstrosities: Jebruary, Maple, Jaugust, Socktober and Nissember. Is a 73-day Jaugust horrifying? Absolutely. Are we intrigued by Socktober? Unfortunately, yes.We also discover that plenty of Americans apparently aren't sure what Labor Day celebrates, leading to the much more useful Rizz Show explanation that it exists so all pregnant women can give birth on the same day. Please do not cite us in an academic paper.Then Tupac conspiracy content leads into a survey asking whether Americans believe they could successfully fake their own deaths. Younger adults are more confident. Older adults have apparently lived long enough to understand that the IRS, prescription refills and bill collectors are undefeated.Finally, a high-school football season gets canceled amid an investigation into alleged misconduct at a football camp, leaving Moon to read a phrase from the reports on morning radio enough times that everyone involved should probably receive hazard pay.Coffee psychology. Childhood trauma. Reese's shakes. Oreos. Fast-food Mount Rushmore. Dieting. Socktober. Labor Day. Fake deaths. High-school football chaos.That is Episode 101 of The Rizzuto Show—and somehow the funny podcast survived all of it.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Dating, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Mindset, Happiness
Have you been in a misogynistic relationship for years without ever naming it?You might have called it a difficult marriage, a controlling husband, a spiteful partner or "just a complicated dynamic." Maybe you're only now able to say the word misogyny out loud. If so, this episode is for you.What most people don't realize is that the recent rise in misogyny didn't start with an election or a headline. Researchers tracked the pattern building for nearly two years before it reached the mainstream — quietly moving into ordinary marriages long before anyone had a name for it.In this solo episode, I walk through the rise in misogyny, why your nervous system chooses the partners it chooses, and the specific steps that support healing afterward.You'll learn:Why the rise in misogyny didn't start with a headline — and how long researchers tracked the pattern before it went mainstreamHow childhood trauma and old attachment wounds teach your nervous system what to accept in a partner, long before you ever meet themHow early conditioning determines who you choose as a partnerWhat happens in your body during the fawn response — and why it develops as a survival strategyHow psychological abuse predicts PTSD more often than physical abuse, based on the researchWhy boundary setting can start with something as small as rescheduling a dinner when you're tiredHow body awareness practices — a hand on your chest, noticing your feet on the floor — help regulate the nervous system after it activatesWhat parts work, or Internal Family Systems, reveals about the specific roles different parts of you took on to keep you safeThe difference between your essential self and your social self, and how to find your way back to who you were meant to beHow self-trust rebuilds through small, repeated actions — like saying a true statement in a low-stakes conversationIf you're looking for more self-trust, want to find your essential self, or are working through trauma and divorce recovery, this conversation walks you through the rise in misogyny, why you chose the partner you chose, and what it takes to heal — starting with your own nervous system.Much love and freedom,LaurieFree ResourcesClick here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me.Click here for my FREE “Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing”Click here for my FREE Core Values ExerciseWant to try somatic work for free? Download my somatic exercises on Insight Timer and start reconnecting with your body today.Connect with me:If you're local to the South Bay, join me at Harmony Yoga in Hermosa Beach for a four-week somatic and yoga course — Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting September 3rd.Click here to purchase my “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit” it's $29.99Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting GoWebsiteInstagramSubstackRevisit my past conversations with Kate:Listen to part one of my conversation with Kate on The Divorce Survival Guide podcast here.Episode 228Is it Time to Leave: How do I know if Divorce is the right choice for meFeel Safe Again in Love: How Somatic Healing Supports Secure RelationshipsPlease leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email***********************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.
How can experiences from childhood continue to shape our relationships decades later? And can trauma responses actually be changed?In this episode, Dr. Kibby McMahon sits down with psychotherapist and executive coach Jessica Connell, LCSW, to explore developmental trauma, EMDR, and the ways our early experiences can influence how we connect with others.Jessica explains what developmental trauma can look like, from major experiences of abuse or instability to moments of shame, rejection, or emotional disconnection that stay with us over time. They discuss how these experiences can show up later as difficulty trusting, fear of conflict, emotional reactivity, withdrawal, or feeling unsafe even in otherwise healthy relationships.They also take a closer look at EMDR: what happens during a session, how bilateral stimulation is used, and how trauma-focused work can help people respond differently to triggers in the present.In this episode:• What developmental trauma actually means• How childhood experiences shape adult relationships• Why certain situations can trigger surprisingly intense reactions• The “tiger and turtle” dynamic in relationships• What it means to feel emotionally safe with another person• How EMDR works and what a session can look like• Why healing doesn't mean never getting triggered again• How understanding our patterns can help us communicate differentlyJessica Connell is a psychotherapist, executive coach, and owner of Confident Mind Psychotherapy and Coaching in New York City.If you've ever wondered why certain relationship dynamics affect you so deeply, or how experiences from your past might still be influencing your reactions today, this conversation offers a compassionate look at where those patterns come from and how they can begin to change.
Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/master-your-mind-and-defy-the-odds-with-david-goggins/ David Goggins shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a Navy SEAL and the realization that physical accomplishments couldn't mask his insecurities. Despite achieving extraordinary feats, he found himself bedridden and faced with the need for introspection. Goggins emphasizes the importance of mental toughness, delving into the dungeon of one's mind, and retraining it to overcome insecurities, highlighting that true strength lies in meeting the mental standards of life. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Laverne Cox opens up about her memoir Transcendent, childhood trauma, finding self-acceptance and the challenges she still faces today. She gets real about dating conservative men, dating-app disasters, a famous rapper who had to work for her number and why she's been celibate for two years. Plus, Laverne looks back at Orange Is the New Black, fighting for trans rights and what's changed for trans visibility since the hit show ended.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if childhood trauma didn't make you fall apart but instead made you highly capable, responsible, resilient, ambitious, and successful? Trauma doesn't always look like dysfunction. For some high-achieving women, it looks like becoming the strong one, the responsible one, the woman everyone depends on, or the entrepreneur who always figures it out. In this episode of The Art & Skill of Coaching, Jess DeMarchis shares her personal experience with childhood trauma, C-PTSD, healing, and high achievement, and explores the unexpected strengths and hidden costs that can come from becoming exceptionally good at surviving. You'll learn how childhood trauma can contribute to patterns like perfectionism, hyper-independence, people-pleasing, over-functioning, overworking, hypervigilance, and an unusually high tolerance for stress. These adaptations may help you build a successful career, business, and life, but eventually the same strategies that helped you survive can make it difficult to rest, receive support, trust yourself, feel safe, or actually enjoy what you've created. Jess also explains the concept of the trauma drive: when achievement and ambition become partially fueled by survival, and why reaching the next milestone often doesn't create the peace, security, or sense of enoughness you expected it to. The goal isn't to become less resilient, capable, or ambitious. It's to keep the strengths that helped you succeed while letting go of the fear, pressure, hypervigilance, and survival patterns attached to them. If you've built an impressive life but still struggle to relax, stop proving yourself, feel safe in your success, or believe you've finally done enough, this episode will help you understand why. Free Resource: Download Jess's 50 Trauma-Informed Coaching Questions to start identifying the deeper patterns, beliefs, and behaviors influencing the way you work. https://jessicademarchis.myflodesk.com/50questions Want support creating your next level of success without sacrificing your personal life? Jess's 1:1 coaching books are open. Book a consultation through this link: www.chatwithjess.com Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching
→ Aquatru | Unlock your hair & skin's true potential with 20% Off AquaTru Shower using promo code SHDRG at https://aquatrushower.com. It comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Episode Description:Your lab work is not your health. Your biography is. Dr. Lucy McBride is a Harvard-trained internal medicine physician with 25 years of clinical practice and the author of Beyond the Prescription, published with Simon and Schuster in August 2026 with a foreword by Mary Claire Haver. She practices medicine the way almost no one does anymore: by treating the whole person, not the panel. This conversation moves through childhood trauma and metabolic disease, weight loss and GLP-1s, SSRIs and the one thing no pill will ever fix. It is one of the most honest conversations about what health actually is that Heal Thy Self has ever had. Dr. Lucy McBride's health takes: Take 1: "The lab work you get done with your doctor rarely shows the most interesting aspects of your health" Dr. McBride makes the case that biographic data is clinical data. Growing up in poverty, in a chaotic household, with an alcoholic parent — none of that appears on a blood panel, and all of it directly shapes how a patient thinks, eats, drinks, relates, and heals. Take 2: "The body is the scorekeeper" Chronic nervous system dysregulation does not stay in the nervous system. Dr. McBride explains how unprocessed emotional stress shows up as high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and autoimmunity, and why prescribing a pill without asking the deeper question is solving the wrong problem entirely. Take 3: "Sometimes you don't need a GLP-1. Sometimes you just need to eat lunch" One of the most counterintuitive takes of the episode. Dr. McBride explains why chronic low-grade restriction sends the metabolism into survival mode, why stubborn weight that will not move is sometimes the body's response to not being fed enough, and why the first question to ask is about your relationship with food — not your caloric intake. Take 4: "Sometimes you don't need Prozac. You need a divorce" Dr. McBride closes with her most powerful take. SSRIs are not the problem — the system that prescribes them in five-minute appointments is. She makes the case that no amount of pharmacology can resolve the social and emotional toll of living in chronic fear or unhappiness, and that agency is the medicine no pill can replicate. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why abnormal metabolic markers are often downstream symptoms of chronic nervous system dysregulation, and why understanding a patient's emotional and social context changes the entire treatment picture • Why the metabolism responds to restriction the same way it responds to famine, what that means for stubborn weight that will not move, and why your relationship with food is sometimes the most complicated relationship you have • Why SSRIs are overprescribed not because they are bad but because the system does not have time to ask better questions, and what the actual work of mental health requires that no supplement or medication can substitute for Health is not about having all the answers. It is about asking better questions. Find Dr. Lucy Mcbride:Website: https://www.lucymcbride.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlucymcbride/?hl=en Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Childhood Trauma as a Data Point That Never Shows Up in Any Test 2:16 - How a Dysregulated Nervous System Becomes High Blood Pressure and High Blood Sugar 5:11 - When Abnormal Labs Are a Downstream Symptom of What's Really Going On in Someone's Life 6:18 - Autoimmunity and Why the Body Is Always the Scorekeeper 7:15 - Does Cancer Have a Life Story Element? A Harvard-Trained Doctor Answers 8:59 - Dr. G Opens Up About Addiction in His 20s — and Why Shame Made It Worse 9:27 - The Most Surprising Discovery From GLP-1 Research (It's Not the Weight Loss) 10:28 - Why Most Patients With Obesity Aren't Lazy — They Just Haven't Had the Right Tool 14:52 - What Menopause Actually Is Beneath the Hot Flashes and Brain Fog 16:00 - Hormone Replacement Therapy: The Standard of Care Most Women Are Still Being Denied 21:07 - Perimenopause: What It Is, When It Starts and What You Can Actually Do About It 23:27 - For Stubborn Weight Gain: Sometimes You Just Need to Eat Lunch 25:32 - Your Body Makes Its Own GLP-1 — Here's What Triggers It 26:30 - Is Excess Weight Sometimes Emotional Protection? She Answers Honestly 27:21 - What to Ask Yourself About Your Relationship With Food (Before You Try Anything Else) 28:44 - "Sometimes You Don't Need Prozac — You Need a Divorce" 30:22 - The Hard Work No Pill, Supplement or GLP-1 Can Do for You 33:18 - The Book, the Foreword and What It's Really a Guide For Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From surviving an unimaginably difficult childhood to becoming a professional bodybuilder, Army veteran, father, and successful entrepreneur, Shaun shares how suffering shaped his life—and why he eventually had to change his relationship with it.He opens up about breaking generational cycles, rebuilding himself, becoming a better father and husband, and turning his experience in bodybuilding into Rice and Grinds.Special perks for our listeners below!
Send us Fan MailWhat if the person who betrayed you was not the beginning of the pattern, but the person who finally made it impossible for you to ignore?What if, long before someone lied or cheated, you had already learned to silence your intuition, sacrifice your needs, and stay loyal to people who were not loyal to you?In this episode of The Dimple Bindra Show, I sit down with award-winning spiritual psychology coach, bestselling author, and lineage healer Lainne Love for an honest conversation about betrayal trauma, self-betrayal, inherited relationship patterns, and breaking generational cycles.Lainne shares how her experiences with abuse, trauma, and a violent mugging forced her to examine the subconscious patterns she had carried for years. She explains why healing rarely happens through one dramatic breakthrough. More often, it develops through small, intentional choices that slowly rebuild safety, confidence, and self-trust.Together, we talk about:• Why betrayal can expose patterns that began much earlier• How ignoring your intuition can weaken your self-trust• The inherited belief that a good woman must stay, forgive, and hold everyone together• How childhood conditioning shapes what you tolerate in adult relationships• Why recognizing a pattern is different from changing it• How betrayal affects your sense of safety and nervous system• Why leaving can feel impossible when you are emotionally depleted• The importance of asking for practical, tangible support• How to break painful cycles and create a healthier legacyThis episode is for any woman who has ever asked herself:“Why do I keep repeating the same painful relationship patterns?”Or:“How can I trust myself again after betrayal?”If you are healing after infidelity, struggling with self-abandonment, or afraid of repeating the relationship patterns you witnessed growing up, this conversation will help you understand what may be keeping the cycle alive.Taking responsibility for your healing does not mean taking responsibility for another person's harmful choices. It means learning to hear your own voice again, honor what you know, and choose differently one step at a time.If you have recently been cheated on or are struggling after betrayal, you do not have to face it alone. Book a Betrayal Session with me through the link in the show notes.Connect with Lainne Love:Instagram: @lainneloveWebsite: http://www.lainne.com/✨ Not sure why you keep choosing pain over peace? Take the free WHY YOU GOT BETRAYED QUIZ and uncover the pattern you didn't even know was holding you back.If you can't eat, can't sleep, and keep replaying the betrayal in your head, this book was written for this exact moment. Pre-order Betrayal ER™ on Amazon.
On this week's episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes to discuss her new book, Aligned, and what it takes to build a more resilient nervous system. Drawing on her journey from elite athlete to championship-winning coach, researcher, and human performance expert, Dr. Holmes shares what she's learned about the connection between recovery, resilience, and sustained performance. Will and Dr. Holmes explore why the time spent away from your craft can be just as important as the work itself, how sleep consistency and HRV can provide insight into the health of your nervous system, and why balancing stress with adequate recovery is critical for performing at your best. Dr. Holmes also breaks down her HEAL framework, explores how trauma and an outcome-driven mindset can shape our behaviors, and shares practical strategies for building greater agency, resilience, and alignment in everyday life.Buy Aligned by Dr. Kristen HolmesShop Meridian by WHOOP(00:00) Trailer (00:55) Introduction to Aligned by Dr. Kristen Holmes(02:25) How A Healthy Nervous System Promotes Healthy Aging(05:31) Impact of Childhood Trauma on High Performers(08:22) 70% of Americans Experience Trauma(10:15) Why Recovery Matters More Than You Think(16:17) Kristen's Collegiate Coaching Experience(22:07) What Overworking and Overtraining Looks Like(26:44) Importance of Sleep Consistency(30:17) The HEAL FrameworkSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInBuy Aligned by Dr. Kristen Holmes: Follow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn
Have you ever felt completely disconnected from your body, lost hours of time, or wondered why you feel numb when overwhelmed? In this episode, licensed therapist Kati Morton explores dissociation and the full spectrum of dissociative disorders, including depersonalization-derealization (DPDR), dissociative amnesia, and dissociative identity disorder (DID). You'll learn the neuroscience behind why your brain pulls the ripcord to protect you, how to distinguish normal spacing out from trauma responses, and somatic grounding techniques to regulate your nervous system. To see if specialized trauma therapy with Rebound could be the right next step for you, head to https://hellorebound.com/askkatianything where you can check your insurance, book a free call with one of their care specialists, and find out more. Timestamps 00:00 What Is Dissociation? 00:55 Spacing Out vs. Dissociating 02:03 How the DSM Defines Dissociative Disorders 03:11 Dissociative Episodes vs. Diagnosable Disorders 06:03 Why Your Brain Pulls the Ripcord (Nervous System Protection) 10:05 Hypoarousal, the Freeze State & Emotional Dampening 12:28 Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder (DPDR) Criteria 14:53 Reality Testing: DPDR vs. Psychosis 21:02 How Common Is Dissociation? Statistics & Comorbidities 25:25 Dissociative Amnesia vs. Normal Everyday Forgetting 30:42 What Is a Dissociative Fugue? 35:07 Localized, Selective & Generalized Amnesia 36:15 Brain Networks & Memory Suppression Mechanisms 40:02 Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Explained 40:40 Parts Work vs. Alters in DID 46:00 Cultural Context & What DID Is Not (DID vs. Schizophrenia) 47:18 The Dissociation Spectrum: Maladaptive Daydreaming to DID 50:07 Childhood Trauma & The Role of Protector Alters 54:37 How to Tell If You're Dissociating or Just Zoning Out 56:00 Somatic Grounding Techniques for Dissociation 58:45 Nervous System Regulation, Qigong & Calming the Amygdala 60:34 Therapy Approaches for DID: System Cooperation vs. Integration SOCIAL X https://twitter.com/KatiMorton YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/katimorton?sub_confirmation=1 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katimorton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/katimorton1/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katimorton Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/katimorton1/ Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ MY BOOKS Why Do I Keep Doing This? https://geni.us/XoyLSQ Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY ONLINE THERAPY If you're looking for a therapist, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed online professional: https://betterhelp.com/kati (enjoy 10% off your first month) This is an affiliate link, which means a portion of your signup helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. PARTNERSHIPS Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co Disclaimer The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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