Courageous Journeys® ~ Impact & healing from childhood trauma

If you’re interested in working with me, you can learn more here: https://courageousjourneys.com/courses/journey-to-wholenessFor anyone who’s spent their life constrained by self-doubt, depression, anxiety, or a variety of other struggles related to childhood trauma, the idea of freedom can feel abstract and often unattainable.What does freedom feel like, will you know you’re free when you achieve it, and how do I get there?Last week on my blog I shared a message about creativity and flow, and it got me thinking: how often do we deny ourselves the space to simply exist in that freedom?In this video, I share a practice to help you push past those mental constraints, let your mind wander, and reconnect with creativity and flow. Because true freedom starts when we allow ourselves to explore beyond the limits we’ve known.Try it with me and let me know what comes up for you 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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This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

What drives your motivation in healing? Many start with self-criticism and shame—the fear of not being enough or the pressure to avoid failure. But while that might push you forward, it’s not sustainable.

If you’re on Tiktok, you may have come across a bit of controversy in #cleantok. While I didn’t dive into all of it, I did see some comments in which I know a lot of other people would feel similarly. Comments that reinforce an aspect of sabotage that comes up again and again along the healing journey.

In this video, I explore how motivation can keep us stuck in survival mode or become part of our healing. When we shift from shame to self-compassion, we create space for real, lasting change. How does that change the way you show up for yourself? Let’s talk about it.

Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear from 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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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 many practices needed along the healing journey. All of them help to deprogram a core wound or belief around unworthiness.

True worthiness transcends cognitive acknowledgment; it's an embodied experience—a deeply rooted trust in our inherent value. When we deeply trust in our worth, challenges feel easier to navigate, doubt doesn’t throw us off course, and we feel more equipped… and safe in going after the things we want.

In today’s video I’ll share some important things to keep in mind as you navigate your journey of learning to trust in your worthiness and wholeness.

Have you noticed times when you felt a little more grounded in the truth of your worthiness? Share 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.

“Healing is a process” you’ve heard me talk about this many times, but healing is more than just a process, it’s an ongoing practice that unfolds in your daily life. The way you think, the way you process experiences, and the way you challenge old patterns all shape your healing journey.

In this video, we’ll dive into what the practice of healing, what it is, what it looks like, and how to maintain the will to keep practicing. I’ll share real-life examples of how this unfolds in everyday moments and how small shifts can create lasting change.

If you have any questions about the therapeutic process, feel free to leave them in the comments. And, of course, anything else you’d like to share. I’d love to hear from you and continue the conversation.

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.

Not every thought we have is true. In fact, for survivors of childhood trauma, many of the thoughts we have are not based in truth. But, when we’ve grown up in difficult or unsafe environments, it can feel like they are. For childhood trauma survivors, core beliefs are often shaped by experiences of betrayal, pain, and/or neglect. And because these beliefs take root so early, they start to feel like facts. Thoughts like "I’m not enough" or "I don’t deserve good things" become automatic, influencing everything from self-worth to relationships to hobbies and career choices.In this video, I explore some of the complexities in not believing what you think and why challenging those deeply rooted beliefs is so important.Just as core beliefs were formed through repetition, they can also be changed through intentional practice. Healing takes time, but it’s possible to shift the narrative and to replace self-doubt with self-trust, and unworthiness with grounded confidence and self-compassion.What belief are you working toward dismantling?

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.

Healing isn’t just about what we process within ourselves, it’s also about the spaces we exist in. When we feel safe, we can be vulnerable. We can share, reflect, and heal. And when that safety is disrupted it can affect us in ways we may not even realize, making it harder to trust, process, and move forward.In this video, I talk about how people and experiences around us impact our sense of safety and why it’s so important that this remain a space where childhood trauma survivors can feel seen, heard, and supported and lean in to the sense of safety.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. 

Join the community!

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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.

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

So many of us move through life disconnected from our bodies, especially those who’ve experienced interpersonal trauma. And, healing requires us to be able to be IN our bodies while feeling safe and grounded.

This is such a significant part of the healing journey. But, how do you get there?

Like everything on the healing journey, it is a process and practice.

In today’s video, I’ll guide you through a practice to help you reconnect in a safe and gentle way . This is a great practice for anyone but, especially if you tend to judge or shame your body.

Tuning into your body is an essential part of healing. When we listen to what it needs, we create space for deeper self-trust and emotional regulation. Are you ready to feel more present in your body? Grab a journal and join me in this practice.

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.

For survivors of childhood trauma, a sense… a reality, of life being unfair and unjust isn’t a new concept…we lived it. But that deep understanding of injustice can often make the world feel even heavier when we see similar patterns play out on a larger scale.

No matter where you are in the world, we all witness this in both small and much bigger, more impactful ways.

And, I know many of you are feeling the uncertainty, powerlessness, or fear of what it all means.

Today I want to share some thoughts and suggestions on how to navigate times that can feel familiar for so many. We’ll explore how to find balance in the face of inequality and injustice, ways to cope with the overwhelm, and how to hold space for our empathy without losing ourselves in it.

Remember, it's okay to feel and care deeply but we don’t have to carry the weight of the world alone. Let’s talk about it. Join the conversation 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!

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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.

As a trauma therapist, I've witnessed many individuals get emotional and immediately apologize for expressing their feelings. Even in my own work, when I record videos to share something that I’m passionate about, there are moments I feel emotional too. This brings up an important question… when and how is it okay to share our emotions with others, especially with children.

In this video, I talk about how expressing emotions and allowing ourselves to feel deeply are essential in our healing. I’ll talk about the challenges of reconnecting with our emotions, especially when we’ve spent years reinforcing the opposite belief. I’ll also talk about how we can model healthy emotional expression for our children, and those around us, to begin to shift society’s perspective.

Emotions make us human, and learning to embrace them is a step toward healing. Share your thoughts in the comments. I’d love to hear how this resonates with 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. 

Join the community!

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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.

There are many practices along the healing journey. Some are easier than others. There are some you may have a lot of resistance to. There may even be some that feel unnecessary or impossible.

There is one that is the most significant and, unfortunately, can be the most challenging.

You’ve likely heard me talk about it many times. It’s something that comes up over and over again in my individual work and in general conversations about healing.

Connection is at the core of healing, but what does it really mean? If you’ve ever felt disconnected, even when surrounded by people, you’re not alone. That feeling often comes from a misconception of what true connection is.

In this video, I’ll talk about the difference and explore why recognizing… and experiencing authentic connection is essential for your healing journey.

When was the last time you truly felt deeply connected? Share your experience in the comments, and let’s create a space to connect and support one another.

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

Don’t want to wait for the next episode? Head over to my YouTube Channel, PegygOliveiraMSW, with over 300 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.