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“With traumas, for the most part, I think a lot of our stuff that we work through and really the tough shit that we as adults work through are our traumas from when we were children. But that’s not where they all stop. It’s not like you from four to nine, you went through some fucking wacky shit, but after that, everything was peachy because there’s still stuff that’s going to happen no matter what. But it’s also how you react to those things that had happened before.”
In this episode, Nick talks about feeling trauma in ourselves and what to do with it. When we think about trauma, most people think about the kind of crazy traumas like head traumas or something major like a car accident or even a tragedy where somebody died. There’s also the trauma that a lot of us don’t often talk about, but we all actually have… which are the traumas we experienced at a young age.
What to listen for:
What are traumas actually
Where do traumas reside in our body
Where do traumas show up and how we can become aware of them
Practical ways to become aware of our internal state, our past traumas and make changes quickly
“When you think about trauma or when I think about trauma, and I think most people when they think about trauma, they think about kind of crazy shit like head traumas or something.”
Learn the actual definition of trauma
Traumas aren’t just the horrific and tragic things that happen, sometimes they’re subtle
Triggers bring traumas to the surface and you may have experienced one and not even really registered it yet
How smells, sights, and touch can bring upon past traumas
“With traumas, for the most part, I think a lot of our stuff that we work through and really the tough shit that we as adults work through are our traumas from when we were children. But that’s not where they all stop. It’s not like you from four to nine, you went through some fucking wacky shit, but after that, everything was peachy because there’s still stuff that’s going to happen no matter what. But it’s also how you react to those things that had happened before.”
Childhood experiences and trauma linger unless we properly process them
How we can bypass our emotions and write off a trauma as “just a bad experience”
I talk about a story from when I was a little boy with my father and how this trauma affected me for almost 2 decades
“I think we all kind of know when we feel anxious at times, even though it’s not always easy to know it right in the moment, being aware of it, but it is knowing that, hey, I feel really anxious right now, even if it’s just been simmering for a little bit. So being aware of those things and being able to work through them are two different parts”
How a recent experience flooded my body with anxiety and reminded me of past traumas I still need to work on
How traumas stack upon themselves
How my traumas kept repeating and showing up because of the processing that was done and not done
The commitment I made to myself and how I stuck to it
About Nick McGowan
Nick is all about mental health and self-mastery. He works daily to manage his mindset and emotions and helps others do the same. His journey is one of resilience—he’s owned multiple companies, overcome addiction, and bounced back stronger after life’s toughest challenges. With over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, Nick has helped purpose-driven businesses grow and make a real impact. He’s got a creative spark, a ton of tenacity, and a passion for helping others navigate both personal and professional growth.
www.linkedin.com/in/thenickmcgowan
Resources:
Check out other episodes about trauma
Episode #68: Breaking The Trauma Cycle Through Health and Wellness
Episode #44: Sonny, a Redemption Story: Evolving Through Trauma, Prison, and Everything In Between
Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have? Send Nick an email or schedule a time to discuss your podcast today!
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“With traumas, for the most part, I think a lot of our stuff that we work through and really the tough shit that we as adults work through are our traumas from when we were children. But that’s not where they all stop. It’s not like you from four to nine, you went through some fucking wacky shit, but after that, everything was peachy because there’s still stuff that’s going to happen no matter what. But it’s also how you react to those things that had happened before.”
In this episode, Nick talks about feeling trauma in ourselves and what to do with it. When we think about trauma, most people think about the kind of crazy traumas like head traumas or something major like a car accident or even a tragedy where somebody died. There’s also the trauma that a lot of us don’t often talk about, but we all actually have… which are the traumas we experienced at a young age.
What to listen for:
What are traumas actually
Where do traumas reside in our body
Where do traumas show up and how we can become aware of them
Practical ways to become aware of our internal state, our past traumas and make changes quickly
“When you think about trauma or when I think about trauma, and I think most people when they think about trauma, they think about kind of crazy shit like head traumas or something.”
Learn the actual definition of trauma
Traumas aren’t just the horrific and tragic things that happen, sometimes they’re subtle
Triggers bring traumas to the surface and you may have experienced one and not even really registered it yet
How smells, sights, and touch can bring upon past traumas
“With traumas, for the most part, I think a lot of our stuff that we work through and really the tough shit that we as adults work through are our traumas from when we were children. But that’s not where they all stop. It’s not like you from four to nine, you went through some fucking wacky shit, but after that, everything was peachy because there’s still stuff that’s going to happen no matter what. But it’s also how you react to those things that had happened before.”
Childhood experiences and trauma linger unless we properly process them
How we can bypass our emotions and write off a trauma as “just a bad experience”
I talk about a story from when I was a little boy with my father and how this trauma affected me for almost 2 decades
“I think we all kind of know when we feel anxious at times, even though it’s not always easy to know it right in the moment, being aware of it, but it is knowing that, hey, I feel really anxious right now, even if it’s just been simmering for a little bit. So being aware of those things and being able to work through them are two different parts”
How a recent experience flooded my body with anxiety and reminded me of past traumas I still need to work on
How traumas stack upon themselves
How my traumas kept repeating and showing up because of the processing that was done and not done
The commitment I made to myself and how I stuck to it
About Nick McGowan
Nick is all about mental health and self-mastery. He works daily to manage his mindset and emotions and helps others do the same. His journey is one of resilience—he’s owned multiple companies, overcome addiction, and bounced back stronger after life’s toughest challenges. With over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, Nick has helped purpose-driven businesses grow and make a real impact. He’s got a creative spark, a ton of tenacity, and a passion for helping others navigate both personal and professional growth.
www.linkedin.com/in/thenickmcgowan
Resources:
Check out other episodes about trauma
Episode #68: Breaking The Trauma Cycle Through Health and Wellness
Episode #44: Sonny, a Redemption Story: Evolving Through Trauma, Prison, and Everything In Between
Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have? Send Nick an email or schedule a time to discuss your podcast today!