Courageous Journeys® ~ Impact & healing from childhood trauma
A podcast about healing from childhood trauma, hosted by a former trauma therapist and survivor. It offers information, inspiration, and stories to help listeners understand themselves with compassion. The host shares practices to internalize and integrate healing, aiming to build trust and grounding. This podcast is for informational purposes and not a substitute for mental health advice.
Episodes
Why Adult Children Are Going No Contact with Parents and How Therapy Plays a Role
Video mentioned: The Pain of Hoping They’ll Change: Grief in Trauma Healing- https://youtu.be/SI-V5zFU8XUThere’s been more talk lately about the so-called “epidemic” of adult children cutting ties with their parents. As a parent, I understand how painful and confusing that can feel. And as a therapist who works with survivors of childhood trauma, I also know there’s a deeper story behind it.In thi
The Pain of Hoping They’ll Change: Grief in Trauma Healing
It’s one thing to lose someone. It’s another to grieve the version of them that only ever existed through hope. If you've ever found yourself mourning the parent who never truly saw you, or feeling guilty for pulling away from someone then this conversation is for you.In this video, I talk about the layers of grief that show up during the healing process, especially when it involves complex fa
Healing Your Inner Child: Understanding and Healing from Childhood Trauma
If you've ever felt confused by (or avoided) the term inner child or unsure what it really means in trauma healing, you’re not alone.It can feel vague, over simplified, or even a little disconnected from your lived experience. But, learning to see your inner child clearly can be one of the most powerful (and shame-reducing) steps in your healing.In this video, I talk about:What “inner child” r
Complex PTSD: Understanding the Diagnosis & What It Means for Healing
Getting a mental health diagnosis, or even self-diagnosing, can feel like a relief, overwhelming, or anywhere in-between.So often, people believe the symptoms and struggle associated with the diagnosis are something they’ll have to learn to live with and/or manage forever.People are starting to talk more about C-PTSD, which is important. But there’s something that isn’t being said enough, not just
Why You Feel Stuck on Your Healing Journey (And What It Really Means)
Link for Returning to Wholeness https://courageousjourneys.com/courses/returningtowholenessjcEver felt like you’re doing everything right on your healing journey but nothing’s really changing? Like you’re circling back to old coping patterns and wondering if any of this even works? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone and it doesn’t mean you’re failing.As a childhood trauma therapist, I’ve sa
Talking to AI Instead of a Therapist? Here’s What You Need to Know (Trauma Therapist’s Perspective)
Let’s be honest, sometimes it feels easier to open up to a chatbot than to a human. No judgment, no awkward pauses, just instant validation. If you’ve ever found yourself venting to AI instead of a real person, you’re not alone. But as a trauma therapist (and someone who deeply values safe, authentic connection), I have a few thoughts.In this video, I explore the growing trend of using AI as a sub
The Right Way to Respond to Someone's Pain or Grief? It’s Not What You Think
Saying “I’m sorry” when someone we care about shares their pain or grief is a common response. Have you wondered why people say it? Is it a reflex, something we say just to move through the discomfort? Or is it rooted in empathy, in support, in care?In this video, I talk about the complexities of grief, empathy, and our discomfort with emotional pain…ours or someone else’s.My hope is that this vid
Journaling for Trauma Healing - What Helps and What to Watch For
Journaling can play a powerful role in healing from childhood trauma. It offers space to process emotions, explore your thoughts, and begin to notice patterns that often stay beneath the surface.In this video, I share how to use journaling in a way that supports your healing and what to pay attention to, whether you're working with a therapist or on your own.You'll learn:🖊 Why journaling i
Trauma Healing - Don’t Make This Mistake in Therapy
Have you ever felt like you had to “bring something important” to therapy or skipped a session because you didn’t know what to talk about? You’re not alone. As someone who’s sat on both sides of the therapy room, as a trauma therapist and as a client, I know how much pressure we can put on ourselves to do therapy right. But what if showing up exactly as you are is enough?Expectations we put on our
Debunking Harmful Myths About Child Abuse: The Truth About LGBTQ+ Scapegoating
We grow up with a variety of ideas about staying safe. Who we can and can’t be safe with. What not to do so we don’t end up in trouble or a bad situation.Some of it is helpful and important information. Unfortunately, much of it comes from fear based on lack of understanding and awareness. Sometimes we’re even taught to fear by making someone or something out to be dangerous… from seed oils to peo
Healing Childhood Trauma - Honoring Every Part of the Healing Journey
I recently asked my YouTube community to describe their healing journey in one word and what came back reminded me just how layered and nuanced the work of healing truly is.We often expect… hope that healing should look linear, like we’re always supposed to be “better” than we were last week. But that’s not real life. That’s not real healing. The truth is, where you are today might not reflect whe
Hidden Messages About Trauma and Healing on Social Media
With so much mental health content available online, it’s easy to feel like support is just a quick click or scroll away. But not all information lands the same and not all of it is helpful when you're working through something as layered as childhood trauma.In this video, I talk about the subtle (sometimes unhelpful) messages that are sometimes sent, even when, on the surface, it seems positi
The Truth About Healing from Childhood Trauma: It’s Not Just About Doing the Work
If you’ve been doing all the “right” things to heal; journaling, affirmations, therapy, mindfulness but still feel stuck, you’re not alone.Healing from childhood trauma isn’t just about doing the practices. It’s about how you do them.Without intention and mindfulness, even the most helpful and motivating practices can lose their impact.In this video, I share:Why common and, often important, healin
Healing Childhood Trauma: The Truth About Shame That Took Me Years to Understand
For a long time, I’ve talked about “healing shame”. But something about it never sat right with me. It felt… inaccurate.In this video, I talk about:Why “healing shame” doesn’t fully capture what actually happensHow one moment of shame can trigger all the old pieces we’ve heldWhy we can’t compartmentalize our shameWhat it means to truly “heal” shame and how that’s different from just managing itSha
Trauma Healing in the Midst of Chaos: Do THIS to Help Reclaim Your Energy
Life keeps happening around us as we navigate through the healing journey. When the world is loud, relationships are draining, or everything just feels too much, it’s no wonder healing feels harder. We wonder why we’re not more motivated, more connected, or more "ready" to do the deep work. But the truth is, chaos takes energy. A LOT of energy. And for childhood trauma survivors especially, all of
The Hidden Grief of Trauma Survivors: Disappointment, Longing, and Reckoning
There are some things we lose before we even know they’re missing.When we grow up with trauma, in chaos, or without the love and safety we needed, we don’t just carry memories of what happened, we also carry grief for what never happened. There’s a quiet kind of heartbreak that lives inside the wishes we made as children. The ones we likely never said out loud.In this video, I talk about the grief
The Hidden Fear of Connection - Healing Childhood Trauma with Anxious or Avoidant Attachment
For so many survivors of childhood trauma, connection feels like a double-edged sword. Something we deeply desire and yet often fear. You might crave closeness, support, and vulnerability… while also feeling like those very things are dangerous, even impossible. It’s confusing. It’s painful. And you’re not alone in that.In today’s video, I’ll talk about what happens when our attachment wounds meet
Why Progress Matters More Than Perfection - Healing Childhood Trauma One Step at a Time
Perfection is a myth—and chasing it affirms your false, core beliefs.If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “doing healing right,” this message is for you. Your progress is valid. Your journey is yours. And every moment you choose healing over hiding, you’re rewriting your story and stepping more fully into the life you desire and deserve.In this video, I dive into how the pursuit of perfection can k
This ONE Practice Will Transform Your Trauma Healing Journey
Link to Deeply Rooted: https://courageousjourneys.com/courses/deeply-rooted-a-guided-journalThat title is a pretty bold claim. But, after over 20 years of working with survivors, it’s something I truly believe. I’ve witnessed it and experienced it in my own healing journey.When we have been hurt and experienced betrayal, our deepest core belief often becomes unworthiness, the sense that we do not
Healing Childhood Trauma: When Normalizing Becomes Destructive
Normalizing things can be reassuring… until it isn’t. In a world where so many unpleasant experiences are brushed off as normal, it’s easy to start doubting ourselves. And for childhood trauma survivors, that kind of doubt feels eerily familiar.In this video, I talk about the point where normalizing stops helping and starts being destructive. If you've ever questioned your feelings or felt lik
Why Trauma Survivors Struggle to Feel Free (And a practice to help you get there)
If you’re interested in working with me, you can learn more here: https://courageousjourneys.com/courses/journey-to-wholenessFor anyone who’s spent their life constrained by self-doubt, depression, anxiety, or a variety of other struggles related to childhood trauma, the idea of freedom can feel abstract and often unattainable.What does freedom feel like, will you know you’re free when you achieve
The Real Reason You Struggle to Stay Motivated in Your Healing
What drives your motivation in healing? Many start with self-criticism and shame—the fear of not being enough or the pressure to avoid failure. But while that might push you forward, it’s not sustainable.If you’re on Tiktok, you may have come across a bit of controversy in #cleantok. While I didn’t dive into all of it, I did see some comments in which I know a lot of other people would feel simila
Healing Childhood Trauma: Unworthiness, Shame, and Self-Trust
There are many practices needed along the healing journey. All of them help to deprogram a core wound or belief around unworthiness.True worthiness transcends cognitive acknowledgment; it's an embodied experience—a deeply rooted trust in our inherent value. When we deeply trust in our worth, challenges feel easier to navigate, doubt doesn’t throw us off course, and we feel more equipped… and s
Healing Beyond the Therapy Room: Turning Insight into Daily Practice
“Healing is a process” you’ve heard me talk about this many times, but healing is more than just a process, it’s an ongoing practice that unfolds in your daily life. The way you think, the way you process experiences, and the way you challenge old patterns all shape your healing journey.In this video, we’ll dive into what the practice of healing, what it is, what it looks like, and how to maintain
Rewriting False Beliefs: How Childhood Trauma Informs Your Daily Thoughts
Not every thought we have is true. In fact, for survivors of childhood trauma, many of the thoughts we have are not based in truth. But, when we’ve grown up in difficult or unsafe environments, it can feel like they are. For childhood trauma survivors, core beliefs are often shaped by experiences of betrayal, pain, and/or neglect. And because these beliefs take root so early, they start to feel li
Creating a Safe Space for Survivors - Healing Childhood Trauma
Healing isn’t just about what we process within ourselves, it’s also about the spaces we exist in. When we feel safe, we can be vulnerable. We can share, reflect, and heal. And when that safety is disrupted it can affect us in ways we may not even realize, making it harder to trust, process, and move forward.In this video, I talk about how people and experiences around us impact our sense of safet
A Grounding, Self-Compassion practice for Childhood Trauma Surivovrs
Deeply Rooted: https://courageousjourneys.com/courses/deeply-rooted-a-guided-journal
So many of us move through life disconnected from our bodies, especially those who’ve experienced interpersonal trauma. And, healing requires us to be able to be IN our bodies while feeling safe and grounded.
This is such a significant part of the healing journey. But, how do you get there?
Like everything on the
Managing stress and overwhelm in an uncertain and unjust world: A guide for trauma survivors
For survivors of childhood trauma, a sense… a reality, of life being unfair and unjust isn’t a new concept…we lived it. But that deep understanding of injustice can often make the world feel even heavier when we see similar patterns play out on a larger scale.
No matter where you are in the world, we all witness this in both small and much bigger, more impactful ways.
And, I know many of you are f
A Guide to Emotional Healing: The Far-Reaching Impact of Hiding Our Emotions
As a trauma therapist, I've witnessed many individuals get emotional and immediately apologize for expressing their feelings. Even in my own work, when I record videos to share something that I’m passionate about, there are moments I feel emotional too. This brings up an important question… when and how is it okay to share our emotions with others, especially with children.
In this video, I ta
Childhood Trauma Survivors: Understanding the Core of the Healing Process
There are many practices along the healing journey. Some are easier than others. There are some you may have a lot of resistance to. There may even be some that feel unnecessary or impossible.
There is one that is the most significant and, unfortunately, can be the most challenging.
You’ve likely heard me talk about it many times. It’s something that comes up over and over again in my individual w
Unmasking a Hidden Trauma Symptom: The Cost of Denying What You Truly Want
Have you ever looked at others succeed or experience something meaningful and thought, “I wouldn’t want that” or something similar? Have you ever wondered why? What if this isn’t just a passing, meaningless thought?
This overlooked reaction can actually be a trauma response, especially for childhood trauma survivors, It’s a way to shield ourselves from the risks of rejection, shame, or failure.
In
Healing Childhood Trauma -A practice for learning to feel safe in your body and life
Get the Meditation Album here: https://courageousjourneys.com/courses/connecting-within-meditations
For many survivors of trauma, there can be a significant difference between being safe and actually feeling safe, the kind of ease that comes from feeling rooted in knowing you will be ok.
That felt sense of safety can be so hard to find, and I know how overwhelming it can feel to even think about e
Reconnecting with Your Body's Intuitive Wisdom through Your Trauma Healing Journey
Self-doubt has a way of silencing our intuition, leaving us questioning every choice we make. Have you ever felt the weight of ignoring that inner voice, only to face the consequences later?
While you may have learned to ignore your inner knowing (intuition) or doubt what you know to be true or best for you, it’s never too late to reconnect and trust in what your body and heart always knows.
In to
Your Trauma Healing Journey- Honoring your progress in 2024 and all that is possible in 2025
For some, this time of year… the ending of one and beginning of another, can be a time that feels a bit daunting or disappointing. For others, it is a time of possibility. Or, maybe it’s a little of both with a few other feelings thrown in too.
When you’re on a healing journey, there are often times that feel a little more disappointing or daunting. If you can relate, you’re not alone.
However, fe
Breaking the Cycle of Self-Protection: Allowing Yourself to Feel Good After Childhood Trauma
Have you ever experienced a moment of success or happiness, only to be immediately overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or the fear that something bad is about to happen?
In today’s video, I’ll talk about what it means to allow yourself to feel good after trauma, how to lean into those moments, and how they play a role in your healing process.
We’ll dive into why connecting to your body in these mo
Overcoming Guilt: Why Childhood Trauma Survivors Don't Report Abuse and How to Heal
ATTENTION - I’ll be holding a FREE Zoom Gathering for women survivors of childhood trauma on December 12th. Learn more and sign up here: https://courageousjourneys.com/f/december-gathering
There are many themes that come up through the healing journey. Guilt is a big one. One that burrows deep inside yet has never been your guilt to carry.
Today I am responding to a question about guilt around not
Healing Childhood Trauma: Setting Boundaries When You’ve Been Let Down
ATTENTION - I’ll be holding a FREE Zoom Gathering for women survivors of childhood trauma on December 12th. Learn more and sign up here: https://courageousjourneys.com/f/december-gathering
We’re coming into the holiday season which is often a time of stress and difficulty for survivors of childhood trauma. This year feels particularly challenging for a lot of people.
This time of year often brings
Ways to Rebuild Your Connection to Your Body: A Gentle Practice for Trauma Healing
Healing from trauma isn’t just a mental journey; it’s a physical one, too. We all know the body remembers. 😉 We also carry tension, fear, or numbness in our bodies, often without realizing the extent of it.
In this video, I’ll talk about the benefits of listening to your body as part of the healing journey, offering simple ways to make it feel safer and more comfortable to reconnect.
Reconnecting
Holding Onto Hope: Finding Strength Amidst Heartache and Uncertainty Post Election
It has been a week since the US election and many of us, especially trauma survivors, women, and marginalized communities, are feeling a variety of feelings, including betrayal and fear of what it means for the future. If this resonates, this video is for you.
In this video, I share my struggle to maintain hope while acknowledging the very real grief and fear many of us are feeling. We'll discuss
The Consequences of Neglecting Self-Care on the Trauma Healing Journey
Does the thought of taking a rest day fill you with anxiety? Do you find yourself making excuses to avoid self-care, or feeling like you're being selfish when you do something nice for yourself? That knot in your stomach when you try to prioritize your own needs isn't random - it's a response rooted in trauma. Today, we're exploring why self-care can feel uncomfortable, scary, or even wrong for tr
Healing Childhood Trauma: Including Men in Trauma and Healing Conversations
Link mentioned in video - https://1in6.org/
While trauma doesn't discriminate by gender, the way we talk about it often does. Today's video is a heartfelt message to all male survivors of sexual abuse who might feel isolated or unsure if healing spaces are meant for them too.
I'm sharing important insights about male survivorship, addressing common concerns, and discussing resources specifically d
The Therapy Relationship: Knowing How and When it Might Be Time to Move On
Therapy is about healing, growth, and finding your voice. But what happens when that voice is telling you it's time for a change? And what if there is another voice telling you you’re wrong?
In this video, we're tackling the challenging topic of ending a therapeutic relationship, both the desire/need and the how. I'll explain why it's okay (and important) to question if your therapy is working for
Childhood Trauma: Boundaries and Self-Trust Through the Healing Journey
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
There is something we all experience that impacts more than just that moment in time.
It can cause us to question ourselves, create guilt, and keep us in situations that aren’t healthy… sometimes even abusive.
In today’s video, I’ll share an important distinction to consider as you practice recognizing and setting boundaries and honoring yourself through
Unraveling the Complex Web of Trauma and Mental Health Diagnoses
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Childhood trauma often intertwines with various mental health diagnoses. In today’s video, we’ll explore the relationship between healing trauma and addressing mental health diagnoses and symptoms.
Some of the things I’ll go over are how trauma symptoms can mimic or overlap with other mental health conditions; the importance of addressing childhood wounds
Healing Childhood Trauma: Moving beyond fear to embracing what is possible
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Childhood trauma shapes the way we think in a lot of different ways. For years, I found myself stuck in thought patterns that weren't serving me well. It can be so hard to change these patterns, especially if you’ve been carrying them for a long time. And I know many of you can relate.
If you've ever felt like your mind is working against you, or you're c
When the Bottom Drops Out: Staying Grounded Through the Trauma Healing Process
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Staying the course of a trauma healing journey is often the most challenging aspect to navigate.
This is especially true when you find that you’re thinking about things you haven’t thought about in a long time, or maybe didn’t remember at all and when you’re feeling things you’ve (mostly) successfully kept packed away.
In this episode, I share how and why
Healing Childhood Trauma: Staying Grounded on Your Toughest Days
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Life can often feel like a rollercoaster, with ups and downs that leave us feeling shaken and uncertain. On those toughest days, it's easy to lose touch with our inner strength and sense of stability.
In this episode, we'll explore a powerful practice to help you stay grounded and connected to your capacity to navigate this journey. Whether you
Building Trust and Connection for Healing Childhood Trauma
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
There are so many things you’ve likely wondered about. Things about your experience, your struggle, how or why this or that happens, and maybe even about your therapist.
Curiosity isn't just for knowledge—it can be a powerful tool for emotional recovery and building deeper connections.
But, asking questions to help uncover all those things requires vu
Overcoming the #1 Obstacle to Setting Healthy Boundaries
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
There are a variety of things that make understanding, setting, and enforcing boundaries challenging. But, understanding this one thing can help you unlock your capacity for creating the healthy boundaries and relationships you desire and deserve.
In this episode, I talk about the number one obstacle to setting boundaries. I explore how it manifests in di
Impact of Rationalizing & Excusing Abusive Behavior: The return of familiar betrayal and heartbreak
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
In this episode I share a personal story of the heartbreak and betrayal I experienced as a child coming back as a result of people around me rationalizing, minimizing, and excusing abusive behavior.
I talk about the emotional trauma and the painful moments that forced me to confront the lies I was told and, even worse, the lies I told myself. You’ll hear
Protecting Your Peace: Navigating Toxic Relationships and Healthy Boundaries
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Navigating relationships can sometimes feel like walking through a minefield, especially when you’re dealing with unhealthy dynamics. How do you protect your peace and healthy sense of self when others are quick to deflect blame? What does it really mean to set healthy boundaries?
In this episode, I talk about how to identify when you're unfairly carr
How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adult Anxiety
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Millions of people struggle with anxiety (among other symptoms), often without understanding its true origins or how to help resolve it. There are a lot of factors and circumstances that influence how and to what extent someone might struggle.
In this episode, I delve into the intricate connection between childhood trauma and adult anxiety/struggle. I tal
The Ripple Effect: Societal Systems and Their Impact on Your Healing Journey
This episode originally aired on YouTube. The link mentioned is further down in the description.
Have you noticed feeling a little more anxious, irritable, or drained? Maybe you can’t really identify a specific reason? You're not alone. The things going on around us has a profound impact on our emotional well-being, often in ways we don't readily recognize.
In this episode, I talk about ho
Overcoming Shame: How Trauma Survivors Can Advocate for Their Health and Well-being
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Advocating for ourselves is difficult for a lot of people. The more vulnerable the situation, the more difficult it is. This, in part, happens because with that vulnerability, shame is often present as well.
Whether it’s at work or with a business, family or friend relationships, or as it relates to boundaries, becoming an advocate for yourself is importa
Finding Peace with Uncertainty While Healing Childhood Trauma
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Have you ever felt paralyzed by uncertainty on your healing journey? That nagging doubt that creeps in when you're trying to set boundaries, build new relationships, trust your own memories, or even trusting your progress?
You're not alone. It’s a natural part of the healing process. It’s ultimately about learning to trust in yourself.
In this epi
Breaking Through Denial: The Key to Emotional Healing
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Acknowledgment is an important step in healing. But, deep healing requires us to go deeper, into the emotional aspect of what it means to acknowledge and accept.
In this episode, I share more on what no longer denying our wounds actually means… what it looks and feels like. I share a significant example from my own life as well as some other ways it can s
Healing Childhood Trauma: Essential Insight for Lasting Freedom
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Imagine being near the summit of this healing process and realizing that you’ve forgotten an important piece that you needed to be able to feel the full depth of freedom that comes as you heal.
I don’t want that to be something you experience.
Instead, I want you to be able to trust that you’re collecting everything you’ll need through the journey and onc
Relational Trauma: Trust, Betrayal, and the Healing Process
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
For too many children, the people they should be able to trust the most turn out to be the people who hurt them the most.
This is relational trauma. Experiencing trauma is not just about what happens to you, but so much of the impact comes from who the perpetrator is to you and how that betrayal of trust can affect you for years to come.
In this episode,
The Forgotten Childhood Trauma - Impact & Healing of Neglect
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Join me for an important conversation on an often forgotten, yet deeply impactful ,form of childhood wounding.
Neglect is a silent wound that can be hard to acknowledge… and heal.
It’s often minimized, denied, and overlooked. Sometimes, even by those in mental health, child protective services, and the justice system.
Just as being able to acknowledge oth
The Unexpected in the Search for My Biological Father
This episode originally aired on YouTube. The link mentioned is further down in the description.
About a year and a half ago I spit in a tube and sent it off to 23andme to learn more about my ancestry. I ended up getting a little more than I bargained for…
There have been some interesting and surprising things that have arisen since learning my father is not who I believed he was.
In this episode,
Healing Childhood Trauma - Self-care, Supporting Others, World Crises
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Whether it’s watching fiction on television or the 24 hour news and images of the devastation across the world, it’s nearly impossible to not feel the impact of the trauma so many are experiencing.
For survivors of childhood or complex trauma, the impact can feel even heavier because it tangles into the web of our own trauma… fear, betrayal, heartbreak, a
Internalizing Moments Along the Healing Journey - Healing Childhood Trauma
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
You know those moments when you hear or experience something and your way of thinking or perspective suddenly changes? Those “aha” moments.
These are pretty common along this healing journey. However, there are a few that are “AAHHHAAAA” kind of moments. An experience or realization that becomes more like a tectonic shift.
In this episode I’m sharing some
Boundaries for Survivors of Childhood Trauma - Navigating Guilt and Fear
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
One of the major challenges people face when trying to set boundaries is dealing with the unhappiness and pushback from others. It can be so difficult, especially if you've spent much of your life being a people-pleaser and putting others' feelings above your own.
In this episode, I'll share one of the most important things to remember as you
Navigating Trust and Safety as Survivors of Sexual Trauma - Bear VS Man
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
There's a video going around on TikTok asking the question "Would you rather run into a bear or a man in the woods?" It has sparked a really interesting… and affirming, yet alarming conversation. Today, I want to dive into that from a bit of a different angle.
For survivors of sexual trauma or harassment, there is so much self-doubt around t
Myths and Misconceptions: What it means to be a survivor of childhood trauma
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
When we think of a survivor of childhood sexual trauma, we tend to have preconceived ideas, expectations, and images that come to mind.
In today’s episode, I talk briefly about where they come from and the misconceptions that abound in them. Then , I talk about the diverse realities of being a survivor of childhood trauma, shattering the notion of what so
Mental Health Awareness: Normalizing Emotional Struggles after Childhood Trauma
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to help lessen the stigma around mental illness.
I think there’s another important aspect to this that I share in today’s episode. I talk about mental health vs mental illness (there should be no shame or stigma around either one) and the importance of starting with ourselves in releasing bot
Navigating Familiar Feelings as a Survivor of Childhood Trauma
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Today, I'm sharing a personal story that explores how self-doubt, panic, shame, and a disastrous seventh-grade haircut can resurface even after years of healing work.
I had an experience recently that brought back some familiar feelings of shame and panic from my childhood.
In this episode, I offer insights into the ongoing journey of healing, emphasi
The Complexities of Disclosing Childhood Trauma
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
There is a lot that goes into choosing when and with whom to share your trauma experience.
There are many ways you can be met by the person you’re sharing with. We all hope, even if we don’t think it will happen, that we’ll be met with understanding, compassion, and support.
Whomever we share with is going to have their own feelings about it. Sometimes th
Childhood Trauma Survivor’s Guide to Healing
Returning to Wholeness: a journey of learning to trust and embody the truth of who you've always been:https://courageousjourneys.com/courses/returningtowholenessjc
As someone who has been through this healing process myself and now supports others on their journey, I really get the frustrations and self-criticism that can come when progress feels slow or nonexistent. That sense of judgment, d
Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Ending the Shame Together
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
It's Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this year's theme really resonated with me - Building Connected Communities.
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. Thus, ending shame and ultimately the prevalence and i
Healing Childhood Trauma - A Practice to Help You Become Aware of Your Needs
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Honoring our needs and desires after experiencing childhood trauma is crucial to the healing journey, yet it often isn’t something that’s talked about.
When we grow up in an environment of chaos, dysfunction or abuse, we get the message, often many times over years, that our needs don't matter. So as a means of survival, we disconnect from being able
Healing Childhood Trauma - Navigating Relationships as a Survivor
This episode originally aired on YouTube. The links mentioned are further down in the description
Navigating relationships when you’ve been hurt by someone is… interesting.
It can be virtually impossible to trust in what a healthy relationship is.
This can lead to overcompensating in an unhealthy relationship or running at the first sign of something other than bliss.
Neither of which are healthy
Ending Shame: Conversations about Sex, Shame, and Sexual Abuse
This episode originally aired on YouTube. The links mentioned are further down in the description
For too long, we've lived in a society where there is silence and secrecy around sex, sexuality and sexual abuse. It’s time (well actually, long overdue) for us to end the silence so we can end the shame and stigma.
In today’s episode, I talk about about the challenges and benefits of having these
Self-Acceptance: Learning to Embrace and Appreciate Things We Often Wish Were Different
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
If you've been following me for a while you probably hear me talk about self-acceptance and honoring your true self a lot. But, as is often the case, it can be hard to apply things we know to ourselves.
In today’s video, I share my experience of finally being able to embrace and even honor parts of myself I often believed weren’t good enough.
I hope t
What Helps Survivors Feel Supported After Disclosing Childhood Trauma?
This episode originally aired on YouTube. The link mentioned is further down in the description.
When a trauma survivor confides in you by sharing their experience or story, how you respond can deeply impact their healing journey. With compassion and understanding, disclosure conversations present an incredible healing opportunity. However, even when very well-intentioned. we can unknowingly inval
Practices for Becoming More Body Aware and Relieving Tension for Survivors of Childhood Trauma
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Tension and stress within our bodies- this is something most of us carry but often aren’t aware of the impact it’s having on us. Our bodies remember the pain, the fear, the uncertainty from trauma, long after our minds have tried to move on.
When you add daily stresses on top of it, the impact becomes more significant.
So today, I’ll share with you the si
How Emotional Wounding Can Show Up In Unexpected Ways
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Today I’m sharing an example of the reality that we are all wounded, whether from trauma or… life. And, how these wounds and the struggle around them can show up in a variety of ways and places.
As survivors we often tend to be critical of ourselves for being wounded and for the ways our wounding and beliefs show up. Recognizing that EVERYBODY struggles c
Why You Feel Bad When Nothing's Wrong (And What To Do About It)
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
Do you ever find yourself feeling bad that you’re not feeling or doing better when there’s nothing really bad going on?
This is a common source of confusion, struggle, guilt, and even shame for many people.
In this episode, I’ll share what’s likely causing this, why it’s important to understand it, and how to navigate through it.
Don’t want to wait for th
Navigating Trauma Related Feelings Through the Healing Journey
This episode originally aired on YouTube.
A common misconception… or expectation, about the healing process is that when you’ve “healed” you won’t struggle with certain things, or anything at all, any longer.
In today’s episode, I share a piece of awareness that came about after reflecting on how something in my current life can bring up some not so great feelings.
Join me as I explore the how an
Why Conventional Gratitude Practices May Not Work and How to Make Them More Meaningful
This episode originally aired on YouTube. The link mentioned is further down in the description.
A gratitude practice is commonly recommended to help with mental and emotional well-being. However, like many things we often hear about as a route to healing, it has the potential to create more difficulty or struggle.
If you resonate with the idea of using gratitude as a healing practice and maybe ha
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