All The Wiser

90. Kidnapped then Escaped. But Her Body Kept the Score


Listen Later

At 15, Kara Robinson Chamberlain was kidnapped. While her remarkable bravery and quick thinking allowed her to escape, the coping mechanisms she employed to survive impeded her ability to heal from the ordeal. In this harrowing episode, Kara dives into the importance of authentic emotions in healing, and the dangers of toxic positivity culture. She sheds light on the complexity of trauma and its long-term effects on the mind and body. She also shares how the experience led her to a career in law enforcement, educating and empowering other survivors of traumatic experiences.


In this episode:

  • Long term effects of trauma on the body. 
  • The importance and impact of victim advocacy. 
  • Different ways PTSD can present itself. 
  • Disassociation of the body.
  • How to begin true healing.
  • Establishing safety and body autonomy as a mother.


Links & Resources:

Instagram: @kararobinsonchamberlain

Twitter: @KR_Chamberlain

Facebook: Kara Robinson Chamberlain

YouTube: @karachamberlain

TikTok: @kararobinsonchamberlain

Charity: South Carolina Victim Assistance Network


If you enjoy listening to the show and find value and inspiration in the stories you hear, we hope you'll consider supporting our work and becoming an All The Wiser member.

As a thank you for your support, we give you early, ad free access, exclusive content, Zoom meetups with Kimi and the team, and much more. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER ON PATREON!


Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge.


Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.

Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!

Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

All The WiserBy Kimi Culp

  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8

4.8

649 ratings


More shows like All The Wiser

View all
Fresh Air by NPR

Fresh Air

38,453 Listeners

The One You Feed by Eric Zimmer

The One You Feed

2,545 Listeners

Mental Illness Happy Hour by Paul Gilmartin

Mental Illness Happy Hour

5,829 Listeners

Good Life Project by Jonathan Fields / Acast

Good Life Project

3,322 Listeners

Sounds True: Insights at the Edge by Tami Simon

Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

1,848 Listeners

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson by Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Forrest Hanson

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

2,503 Listeners

Thanks For Asking by Feelings & Co.

Thanks For Asking

13,259 Listeners

Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary by John O'Leary

Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary

687 Listeners

What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People. by Scott Johnson & Glassbox Media.

What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.

1,925 Listeners

Family Secrets by iHeartPodcasts

Family Secrets

4,995 Listeners

Dateline NBC by NBC News

Dateline NBC

47,929 Listeners

Confronting by GLASS | Wondery

Confronting

9,818 Listeners

A Little Bit Culty by Sarah Edmondson & Anthony "Nippy" Ames

A Little Bit Culty

2,846 Listeners

A Slight Change of Plans by Pushkin Industries

A Slight Change of Plans

2,048 Listeners

We Can Do Hard Things by Treat Media and Glennon Doyle

We Can Do Hard Things

41,486 Listeners