Courageous Journeys® ~ Impact & healing from childhood trauma

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 where you were yesterday, and that’s okay. It’s not a step backward, it’s all part of your journey.

In this video, I talk about:

• Why healing is full of emotional shifts and how that’s normal

• How recognizing uncomfortable emotions is a sign of growth, not failure

• The way daily life and external stressors can impact how you feel

• How judgment-free self-reflection helps you move forward

• The importance of meeting yourself with honesty and compassion

Take a breath, check in with yourself, and if you feel called, share your one word in the comments. I’d love to hear it.

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

Don’t want to wait for the next episode? Head over to my YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PegygOliveiraMSW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with over 500 videos about Impact & Healing from Childhood Trauma. 

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This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

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 positive.This video is about helping you feel more grounded in your own discernment.

Healing is personal. It’s okay to ask questions, to get curious, and to choose carefully who and what information we take in.Have you ever come across advice that made you pause or rethink something? I’d love to hear how you navigate this in your own life.

Video mentioned in the video: Why Conventional Gratitude Practices May Not Work and How to Make Them More Meaningful

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

Don’t want to wait for the next episode? Head over to my YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PegygOliveiraMSW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with over 500 videos about Impact & Healing from Childhood Trauma. 

Join the community!

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If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

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, healing practices don’t seem to work

• How to bring presence and intention into your healing

• Why mindful connection, in relationships and within yourself, is essential

If you’ve been feeling frustrated by your healing journey and wondering why it seems it’s not working, this conversation may offer the clarity you’ve been missing.

If any part of this resonated, I’d love to hear how you’ll practice becoming more intentional. Drop a comment and let’s keep the conversation going.

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

Don’t want to wait for the next episode? Head over to my YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PegygOliveiraMSW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with over 500 videos about Impact & Healing from Childhood Trauma. 

Join the community!

Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courageousjourneys.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

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 happens

• How one moment of shame can trigger all the old pieces we’ve held

• Why we can’t compartmentalize our shame

• What it means to truly “heal” shame and how that’s different from just managing it

Shame doesn’t have to be something we carry forever. And we don’t have to keep working on the same pieces over and over.

What are you thoughts? Let me know in the comments.

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

Don’t want to wait for the next episode? Head over to my YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PegygOliveiraMSW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with over 500 videos about Impact & Healing from Childhood Trauma. 

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If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

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 it can echo that familiar sense of powerlessness from the past.In this video, I talk about:- why healing can feel slower when life is heavy- important practices for navigating through it- one intentional thing you can do today to reclaim your energy- you're not falling behind. You're surviving. And that counts, too. 💜Let’s talk about how to honor your capacity while still holding space for your healing..

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

Don’t want to wait for the next episode? Head over to my YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PegygOliveiraMSW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with over 500 videos about Impact & Healing from Childhood Trauma. 

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If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

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 that comes not just from loss but from longing. From the ungranted wishes that still live inside our wounded parts. I explore how these unseen losses shape our beliefs about what we deserve, and how they influence the way we move through relationships, healing, and even joy.

If any part of you has ever felt that quiet ache for something you never received, I see you. And I hope this video helps you feel less alone. Let me know in the comments, what wish does your younger self still hold on to?

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

Don’t want to wait for the next episode? Head over to my YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PegygOliveiraMSW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with over 500 videos about Impact & Healing from Childhood Trauma. 

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If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

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 our desire to connect.

💬 We’ll talk about:

– How fear of connection can be rooted in childhood trauma
– The ways our nervous system responds to closeness, even when we want it
– Why healing often brings up discomfort, especially around attachment
– The link between anxious connection and protective disconnection
– What it looks like to begin building safety in relationships again

If you’ve ever felt that push-pull, wanting connection but finding yourself overwhelmed, guarded, or second-guessing everything, this video is for you. Come sit with me for a bit. Share your thoughts in the comments.

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

Don’t want to wait for the next episode? Head over to my YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠PegygOliveiraMSW⁠⁠⁠⁠, with over 500 videos about Impact & Healing from Childhood Trauma. 

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Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courageousjourneys.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠

This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

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 keep us stuck, holding us back from healing, connection, and true growth.

💬 We'll talk about:

• How perfectionism is rooted in trauma

• The importance of celebrating progress along the healing journey

• The power of small steps and daily shifts in returning to who you’ve always been

Join me as I share how embracing progress, not perfection, can change the way you view yourself and your journey.

Let’s break free from the fear of never being enough and celebrate every step forward. I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

Don’t want to wait for the next episode? Head over to my YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠PegygOliveiraMSW⁠⁠⁠, with over 500 videos about Impact & Healing from Childhood Trauma. 

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If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

Link to Deeply Rooted: https://courageousjourneys.com/courses/deeply-rooted-a-guided-journal

That 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 deserve care, kindness, or support. But healing is a process, and like any process, it takes practice and patience.

In this video, I talk about why the practice of self-compassion is so essential and how it directly challenges the belief that we are not enough. I will also walk you through a simple but powerful practice to help you start rewiring this belief, because YOU are worth it.

Let me know in the comments what self-compassion looks… sounds like for you. 💜

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

Don’t want to wait for the next episode? Head over to my YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠PegygOliveiraMSW⁠⁠, with over 500 videos about Impact & Healing from Childhood Trauma. 

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Website:⁠⁠https://courageousjourneys.com/⁠⁠

If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

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 like your struggles weren’t bad enough to count, this conversation is for you.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Let’s connect in the comments.

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

Don’t want to wait for the next episode? Head over to my YouTube Channel, ⁠PegygOliveiraMSW⁠, with over 500 videos about Impact & Healing from Childhood Trauma. 

Join the community!

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/courageousjourneys⁠

TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@courageousjourneys⁠

Website:⁠https://courageousjourneys.com/⁠

If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to ⁠[email protected]⁠

This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.