In today's episode, I sit down with licensed professional counselor, Erica Bonham for a grounded and eye-opening conversation about what trauma actually is, how it shows up in our lives, and what healing really looks like. We talk about the difference between "Big T" and "Little T" trauma, how we inherit patterns through our families and communities, and why so many of us minimize our own experiences.

We also dive into collective trauma, sacred rage, nervous system regulation, and the survival patterns—like perfectionism or urgency—that keep us from feeling connected and whole. Erica brings such a compassionate perspective to this topic, reminding us that healing starts in the body, not the mind, and that we are "always and already whole," even if we feel disconnected from that truth.

This episode will help you understand yourself on a deeper level, soften around your healing journey, and feel less alone in whatever you're carrying.

Here is where you can find Erica: Her Website: https://www.avoscounseling.com/ Her Book: https://www.avoscounseling.com/always-enough Free Regulation Toolkit: https://www.avoscounseling.com/freebie?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnDZ2gWxbJGEUwTCzMUIYLkMYnY6S4ehazqPJNb7kRRv92aIeOLuc9eySk1dc_aem_bIPgK19ZrVawB9vFUHwF1A Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avoscounseling/ Her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avoscounseling Her YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ejbonham1207 Her TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericabonhamsomaticcoach

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