Impact of trauma & emotional wounding
Illuminating podcast episodes that explores the profound effects of trauma on our lives
Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Ending the Shame Together
In today’s episode I talk about the role of shame that survivors often carry, and how open conversations are key to shifting societal attitudes and creating true understanding...show more
Reclaiming Sexuality After Childhood Sexual Trauma
Today’s episode is a heartfelt conversation about something that impacts many lives but often stays in the shadows...impact and healing related to our connection to our bodies and sexuality...show more
Overcoming Self-Doubt: Learning to Trust Yourself After Childhood Trauma
In today’s episode I share my thoughts on something I heard that, on the surface, sounds quite empowering but, may cause some to move further away from trusting… and honoring yourself...show more
The Complex Link Between Empathy and Childhood Trauma Survivors
In today’s episode I talk about how empathy manifests in the lives of childhood trauma survivors and how it can become problematic...show more
What is the Right or Healthy Way to Feel About Someone Who Hurts You?
In today’s episode I share my thoughts on how to navigate some of these challenging feelings and what is “right” in how to feel...show more
Grieving the Loss of Childhood for Survivors of Childhood Trauma
In today's episode, I share about why and how this is so impactful and what it means to grieve all you deserved to have...show more
Is your relationship harmful or healthy for your healing?
In today's episode, I talk about how to determine which type of relationship you are in and the factors to consider in making a decision to let go or to hold on...show more
How Childhood Trauma Affects Mental Health
In today’s episode, I answer a question about the relationship of childhood trauma and mental illness...show more
The Many Masks of Childhood Trauma and How They Affect Healing
In today’s episode, I share more about how and why we wear the masks, the impact it has on our sense of self and our relationships, and how to begin to release the need to wear them...show more
How Healing Childhood Trauma Changes the Nature of Your Relationships
Relationships can be challenging for everyone. For survivors of childhood trauma there are additional factors that can make it more difficult to cultivate the relationships you desire… and deserve...show more
Embracing the Messy Middle Through the Journey of Healing Childhood Trauma
Navigating feelings, desires, needs, and decisions can be difficult for most people, at least at times. For many childhood trauma survivors, it can create significant anxiety and/or self-doubt...show more
Understanding the Complex Impact of Child Grooming
In today’s episode, I respond to a community member’s question about the self-blame that arises through the grooming process....show more
Layers of childhood trauma wounding & healing
In today’s episode, we discuss the layers of wounding and healing associated with childhood trauma...show more
Releasing the Burden of Self-Blame as Childhood Trauma Survivors
In today’s episode, we’ll dive deep into the layers of responsibility that childhood trauma survivors carry, extending far beyond the initial abuse or trauma...show more
Recognizing and releasing a significant source of shame for many childhood trauma survivors
In today’s episode, I talk about a source of shame that is rarely talked about. Though it is incredibly common and important to address on this healing journey.....show more
Impact of Childhood Trauma on Attachment
In today’s episode, I delve into the profound effects of childhood trauma on attachment bonds....
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