Keywords trauma, healing, spirituality, self-discovery, relationships, ADHD, childhood, podcast, mental health, resilience, healing, spirituality, recovery, shamanism, personal growth, trauma, resilience, self-acceptance, life lessons, empowerment

Summary In the inaugural episode of the Thriving Not Surviving podcast, Helen Valentino shares her personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma, navigating the complexities of family dynamics, and discovering her path to healing and self-acceptance. Through candid storytelling, she explores the impact of her experiences on her self-worth and relationships, emphasizing the importance of spirituality and community in her journey towards thriving. Helen's reflections on her past serve as a source of inspiration for listeners seeking to transform their own challenges into opportunities for growth. In this conversation, Helen Valentino shares her profound journey of healing and self-discovery, detailing her experiences with trauma, recovery, and spirituality. She discusses how helping others has been a pivotal part of her healing process, her time in the army, the challenges she faced in the corporate world, and her struggles with marriage and addiction. Helen emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and the transformative power of shamanism in her life, ultimately leading her to a place of peace and empowerment.

Takeaways

• The podcast aims to inspire people to thrive, not just survive.
• Helen shares her personal experiences with childhood trauma and its long-lasting effects.
• Spirituality has played a significant role in Helen's healing journey.
• The importance of community and support in overcoming challenges is emphasized.
• Helen's experiences highlight the complexities of family dynamics and their impact on self-worth.
• Navigating adolescence was particularly challenging for Helen due to her undiagnosed ADHD.
• Helen's journey into nursing was influenced by her desire to care for others.
• Traveling opened new perspectives and opportunities for Helen.
• The significance of self-acceptance and understanding one's worth is a recurring theme.
• Helen believes that her past experiences have shaped her into a compassionate and empathetic person. Healing often comes from helping others.
• Life experiences shape our ability to support others.
• The army taught me resilience and discipline.
• Corporate challenges can lead to personal growth.
• Marriage can reveal deep personal struggles.
• Recovery is a journey, not a destination.
• Spirituality can provide guidance in tough times.
• Self-acceptance is key to personal healing.
• Shamanism offers a unique path to understanding oneself.
• Every challenge can lead to a hidden gift.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Thriving Not Surviving

06:08 Childhood Trauma and Its Impact

11:46 The Journey to Self-Discovery and Healing

17:58 The Impact of Relationships on Self-Worth

23:53 Reflections on Family and Loss

30:02 The Importance of Support and Community

45:37 Healing Through Helping Others

53:52 Navigating Corporate Challenges

01:00:32 The Struggles of Marriage and Self-Discovery

01:06:10 Finding Recovery and Spirituality

01:12:30 Embracing Shamanism and Personal Growth

01:18:19 The Journey of Self-Acceptance and Healing

Music for Intro & Outro is thanks to Pixabay – Upbeat acoustic - Stockaudios

Thank you to Dave Champagne for the cover art

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