Awakened Mom Life | Moms Healing Childhood Trauma

In this episode, I share my deeply personal and distressing experience attending my graduate program orientation. Despite being a program focused on trauma, the orientation process was anything but trauma-informed. Join me as I discuss the challenges I faced as a disabled (wheelchair-using) trauma survivor, how the experience re-traumatized me, and the urgent need for trauma-informed practices in higher education. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in academia, mental health, o...

Do you ever notice how self-help influencers, spiritual leaders, and motivational speakers often preach about simple fixes to life's challenges? (e.g., change your thoughts, think positive, name it, and claim it....) These people usually (99.9999% of the time) come from some places of privilege. They don't have trauma. The idea that they are selling is oversimplified, and it can lead to more harm than good for trauma survivors who want to heal and improve their lives. In this episode, we're d...

Let's chat about safe spaces. When dealing with trauma, we often hide behind masks to protect ourselves. Making it difficult to connect with others and build healthy relationships. But here's the thing: this can lead to pain because, as humans, we are wired for connection.Now, mental health therapy has its limits. Of course, therapy can help create some safe space, but is it enough? In this episode, we'll discuss the challenges of finding a safe space for healing. But even better, we're shari...

In this episode, we dive into the profound aspects of our healing journeys, navigating the terrain where traditional therapy often falls short.Join us as we candidly share our experiences and insights on the challenges faced by women healing from childhood trauma. Learn about the pivotal moments that led us to explore somatic healing, why it became a game-changer in our lives (and how we now teach this to others).Explore healing beyond conventional methods as we unravel the depth of somatic h...

In this podcast episode, Kristina Bentle and Savannah Miller chat about how leaning into discomfort has affected their own journeys of growth and healing. We discuss the nuances of this transformative practice and candidly share moments when embracing discomfort proved to be a powerful catalyst for growth and instances where it did more harm than good. Tune in as we guide you through the art of discernment, offering valuable insights on when to push through discomfort and when to gracefully p...

Dive into the transformative world of neuroplasticity and how it impacts your life.In this podcast episode, Kristina Bentle will explore the fascinating duality of neuroplasticity and how it can significantly impact your trauma healing journey.>> Negative and Positive Neuroplasticity: Unpack the intricacies of negative and positive neuroplasticity. We'll dive into how these aspects are crucial in shaping your experiences and everyday responses.>> Healing More Effectively from Trau...

Doctors misdiagnose approximately one in seven patients, which happens more commonly among women than men. The experience of having your concerns dismissed by a medical provider (aka medical gaslighting) is incredibly painful. If it's happened to you, you are not alone. Medical gaslighting has become far too common, and in this episode, I discuss my personal experience. It took me a year to get a diagnosis for my rare neurological condition. The lessons I've learned from that experience have ...

The new year is always a reflective time. While I don't do New Year's resolutions, I like to have a core focus for the year. The last few weeks have been really insightful, and I've realized some massive mistakes I've been making. I'm focusing on discipline this year in my business, health, and relationships. Tune into this episode to hear what I've realized are huge missing pieces of the puzzle.awakenedmomlife.com/freebiesSupport the Show.Ready for more? Join our Community!https://awake...

Ever wonder what it feels like to be aligned with the universe? Your spiritual awakening can be confusing and overwhelming at times, so I wanted to share this with you. I had a day recently of full alignment, and it was incredible.In this episode, you'll learn why you will always feel like you have so far left to go. I also share about how I was able to my own pain into purpose after I became a widow at 24.Trigger warning: In this episode, I discuss grief, my suicide attempt, depression, and ...

Are you dreaming of more out of life, but you feel trapped? You carry the weight of the world on your shoulders and feel like you can’t get ahead. Add the responsibility of family, career, and relationships, it can feel downright impossible, right? What if it didn’t have to feel so hard… what if one simple change could change everything? Well it can. Today I’m sharing the simple step that literally saved my life. A life of anxiety and fear transformed into a life of gratitude and peace. ...