Healing childhood trauma is a journey of self-awareness and spiritual growth. In this episode, Dina Elkoussy explores how emotional wounds form in childhood and shape our subconscious beliefs, affecting our relationships, careers, and overall well-being. She explains that trauma often stems not just from painful events but from the misconceptions we develop in response to them. A neglected child, for instance, may internalize the belief that they are unworthy of love, carrying this into adulthood in ways they may not even realize.

Dina emphasizes that healing is not just about revisiting past wounds but about transforming our relationship with them. While modern psychology offers valuable tools, she believes spiritual healing—especially within the Islamic tradition—provides a deeper, more lasting path to emotional wholeness. She highlights the role of dhikr (remembrance of Allah), surrender, and vulnerability in bringing about true healing, rather than merely managing symptoms.

A key part of healing is identifying the inner voices shaped by childhood trauma. Many people unconsciously carry harmful self-beliefs, such as “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t deserve happiness.” These internalized messages influence behavior, often leading to self-sabotage or difficulty forming healthy relationships. Dina explains that spiritual healing involves recognizing these voices, bringing them to light, and replacing them with divine truth. Rather than dwelling on the past, she advocates for focusing on the present moment and allowing Allah to guide the healing process.

Dina also touches on the role of conscious parenting in minimizing childhood trauma. While parents cannot protect children from all pain, they can equip them with emotional tools to navigate challenges in a healthy way. Suppressing emotions only leads to deeper wounds, which may manifest later in life as emotional breakdowns or even physical illness. Instead, she encourages parents and individuals alike to develop emotional awareness—starting with simply acknowledging feelings without judgment.

The first step toward healing, Dina suggests, is learning to be present with emotions as they arise. Feelings, like visitors, come and go. The more we allow them to be seen and felt, the less they control us. Through spiritual practice and self-awareness, healing is not only possible but transformative. Tune in to this episode to explore practical tools for emotional and spiritual healing, and learn how to reconnect with your inner wholeness.