In this episode Kim Loliya explores 'holding the good' amidst the challenges of trauma and cultural barriers. Kim emphasises that goodness can be found in both significant moments and mundane experiences, and discusses the importance of self-love and community in nurturing this practice. The conversation delves into the impact of trauma on our ability to perceive goodness, the cultural conditioning that makes it difficult to celebrate positive experiences, and practical steps to cultivate a mindset that embraces goodness. Kim encourages listeners to take small, manageable steps towards holding the good, while also acknowledging the complexities of trauma and self-worth.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to My Mother’s Trauma Podcast

03:17 Practicing holding the good

04:37 Defining goodness

08:11 Trauma responses to goodness

15:03 Practical steps to hold the good 

24:29 Locating the good

26:07 Outro

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CREDITS

• Artwork – Kim Loliya in collaboration with DALL-E
• Editor & Producer – ZShed Productions