38. TRAUMA: What is it + How do I know if I have it?

In today’s episode, I want to dive into a topic that’s become a big part of the self-help and mental health world—trauma. There’s a lot of information out there, but let me start by saying that this is just a small lens into the trauma space. It’s not the full picture, but I hope it offers you clarity and encouragement. As a certified trauma practitioner, I’ve encountered so many women who’ve come to me carrying “trauma.” Trauma changes us—our brains, bodies, emotions, and even choices. But it’s important to understand what trauma is—and isn’t.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Defining trauma: What it is and what it’s not.
• The cultural misuse of trauma language and its impact.
• How trauma affects the brain, body, and emotions.
• The difference between sensory and narrative memories and their role in trauma.
• Understanding symptoms of trauma: hypervigilance, emotional dysregulation, and self-protective behaviors.
• Why trauma is more about the brain’s encoding of an event than the event itself.
• How connection and processing in real-time can mitigate trauma.
• The role of integration and desensitization in healing trauma memories.

If you’ve experienced trauma, I see you and there is hope and healing for you. You are not alone and I pray that God will supply all of your needs according to His glorious riches – every body, soul, and spirit need that you have!

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