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You know those moments when you hear or experience something and your way of thinking or perspective suddenly changes? Those “aha” moments.

These are pretty common along this healing journey. However, there are a few that are “AAHHHAAAA” kind of moments. An experience or realization that becomes more like a tectonic shift.

In this episode I’m sharing something that came up in a recent session that is a great example of this.

Her experience is something everyone experiences on some level, to some degree throughout the journey. What makes it so pivotal is being in a place where you can internalize and trust it.

Join me as I share examples of how this can show up for you and how to use it for healing.

You are so, so much more than you believe you are. ❤️

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This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

One of the major challenges people face when trying to set boundaries is dealing with the unhappiness and pushback from others. It can be so difficult, especially if you've spent much of your life being a people-pleaser and putting others' feelings above your own.

In this episode, I'll share one of the most important things to remember as you consider setting a boundary. I’ll also talk about how and why setting boundaries often feels so uncomfortable, sometimes even after you've done a lot of healing work. I'll share tips on how to honor your own needs, wants, and feelings without judging yourself.

Have you ever felt guilty, selfish or scared about setting boundaries? This episode is for you and I’d love to hear about your experience. 

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There's a video going around on TikTok asking the question "Would you rather run into a bear or a man in the woods?" It has sparked a really interesting… and affirming, yet alarming conversation. Today, I want to dive into that from a bit of a different angle.

For survivors of sexual trauma or harassment, there is so much self-doubt around trusting our instincts and deciding if our feelings of unease are valid or if we are overreacting. In this episode, I'll discuss how, regardless of history, we are shaped by experience, uncertainty, and fear and offer insight for navigating these complex emotions.

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This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

When we think of a survivor of childhood sexual trauma, we tend to have preconceived ideas, expectations, and images that come to mind.

In today’s episode, I talk briefly about where they come from and the misconceptions that abound in them. Then , I talk about the diverse realities of being a survivor of childhood trauma, shattering the notion of what society tends to perpetuates.

I’d love to hear from you. What ideas came to mind when paused to consider what a survivor looks like? Know someone who might benefit from hearing they are not alone? Please consider sharing this video with them. #TogetherWeHeal ❤️

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. 

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

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to help lessen the stigma around mental illness.

I think there’s another important aspect to this that I share in today’s episode. I talk about mental health vs mental illness (there should be no shame or stigma around either one) and the importance of starting with ourselves in releasing both.

We're in this together, through all the ups and downs. #togetherweheal #notourshame #MentalHealthAwareness

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

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Today, I'm sharing a personal story that explores how self-doubt, panic, shame, and a disastrous seventh-grade haircut can resurface even after years of healing work.

I had an experience recently that brought back some familiar feelings of shame and panic from my childhood.

In this episode, I offer insights into the ongoing journey of healing, emphasizing that struggles are normal, and healing is about practicing self-compassion and mindfulness in those moments.

Remember that even seemingly small things can dredge up big feelings sometimes, and that's okay.

Can you relate to this? 

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. 

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This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

There is a lot that goes into choosing when and with whom to share your trauma experience.

There are many ways you can be met by the person you’re sharing with. We all hope, even if we don’t think it will happen, that we’ll be met with understanding, compassion, and support.

Whomever we share with is going to have their own feelings about it. Sometimes they’re angry for you. Sometimes they’re sad. And, sometimes they might be feeling some of those things for themselves.

In today’s episode, I share what might be going on when or if this happens and how to navigate through it, whether you’re the person disclosing or witnessing.

For supporters, I offer insights into how to respond with sensitivity after a disclosure.

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. 

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Returning to Wholeness: a journey of learning to trust and embody the truth of who you've always been:https://courageousjourneys.com/courses/returningtowholenessjc

As someone who has been through this healing process myself and now supports others on their journey, I really get the frustrations and self-criticism that can come when progress feels slow or nonexistent. That sense of judgment, disappointment and shame about not progressing how you think you "should" be - it's heartbreaking to witness, but also something I completely understand from my own experience.

In this episode, I share insights and practical guidance for navigating the complexities of healing from childhood trauma. From acknowledging the challenges to embracing the importance of self-compassion. I also introduce a new healing tool that can be very helpful in your healing journey.

If you have any questions or thoughts, don’t hesitate to reach out. 

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. 

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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.

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

It's Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this year's theme really resonated with me - Building Connected Communities.

In today’s episode, I talk about the role of shame that survivors often carry, and how open conversations are key to shifting societal attitudes and creating true understanding. Thus, ending shame and ultimately the prevalence and impact of what it means to be a survivor.

Our voices really can spark positive change towards the supportive communities all survivors deserve.

One voice joining another, spreading awareness like ripples - that's how real change happens. Join the conversation. 

#TogetherWeHeal #NotOutShame #SAAM

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. 

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

This episode originally aired on YouTube. 

Honoring our needs and desires after experiencing childhood trauma is crucial to the healing journey, yet it often isn’t something that’s talked about.

When we grow up in an environment of chaos, dysfunction or abuse, we get the message, often many times over years, that our needs don't matter. So as a means of survival, we disconnect from being able to recognize or voice our authentic needs and desires.

But carrying that into adulthood and numbing ourselves to our needs and desires? That sets us up for a life of feeling unworthy and undeserving of having those needs met. It perpetuates the deep pain and meaning we took on from those childhood experiences.

In this episode, I'll share a practice to help you gain more awareness. When we can acknowledge our needs and desires, even the ones that seem unreasonable or wildly impossible, we start rewiring those beliefs about unworthiness.

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. 

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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.