4 Trauma Myths - How To Heal Your Wounds From The Past
Welcome to the Women of Worth Podcast with Claire Fealy! Today is the final episode of our three part series that focuses on trauma.
In this final episode of our trauma series, we identify common myths that surround trauma. From who is affected by trauma to what trauma should look like, we are debunking 4 of the biggest myths and getting down to the truth. I am also sharing three things that you can start doing today to start on your healing journey.
This isn’t just my podcast. I would never be where I am today without you! So, settle in, grab a nice cup of tea and welcome to another episode of OUR podcast.
The 8 Signs [01:30]
- “We don’t just grow out of trauma- our issues are in our tissues.” [02:00]
- “Childhood trauma is normal childhood experiences that we internalize to mean something about us.” [03:15]
Myths about Trauma [03:30]
- “Myth #1: Trauma is a life sentence. You are not your coping strategies. Trauma has the power to both destroy and to resurrect. Use your trauma as a vehicle to get to where you want to go.” [03:30}
- “My anxiety and my depression made me a good coach. I have turned my struggles into my strengths, and you can too.” [05:25]
- “Myth #2: We can only experience trauma after a life threatening event. Remember that trauma means wound. There’s no scale that measures somebody’s emotional and psychological pain.” [06:20]
- “Stop judging yourself and critizeing yourself. You will never criticize yourself into the happiest, healthiest version of yourself.” [07:30]
- “Myth #3: If you’re strong, you can make it through trauma by yourself. Asking for help can be really, really hard, but it can save your life. The best thing I ever did was ask for help.” [07:45]
- “Myth 4: Nothing good ever comes from a traumatic event. Experiencing growth after trauma is more common than PTSD. Thousands of studies have shown that 90% of trauma survivors eventually say that they have a renewed sense of life, empathic growth, and increased emotional maturity.” [09:47]
How to Overcome Your Trauma [12:30]
- “Be at peace in the present” [12:50]
- “Observe, don’t absorb. Everyone is on their own journey.” [13:00]
- “Life is happening for me, not to me.” [14:00]
- “Step #1: Move- move everyday for 30 minutes, preferably outside. When you’re moving, try to be present.” [15:00]
- “Step #2: Connection- we feel safest when we connect with others. It changes the chemicals in our bodies. You need support.” [17:00]
- “Step #3: Daily Grounding- Just like you do a daily task, look after your nervous system. This can be breathing, journaling, and meditation.” [18:10]
Q + A [22:30]
- “Why are we so in denial of trauma over years before we need to face it and heal?” [22:30]
- “How come some coping mechanisms in childhood are adaptive and maladaptive later?” [23:30]
- “Is grief trauma, and how do you overcome it?” [24:30]
- “Could my trauma be responsible for why I feel anxious in my job?” [27:25]
