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In today’s episode, I engage in a healing dialogue as I answer the following question:

When have you felt like you needed to be tough?

This practice is all about self-discovery and nurturing our inner selves. You can check out the game here: Self Love Game

Play the game of Self Love by We're Not Really Strangers

In today’s episode, I engage in a healing dialogue as I answer the following question:

What is one thing you did right?

This practice is all about self-discovery and nurturing our inner selves. You can check out the game here: Self Love Game

Play the game of Self Love by We're Not Really Strangers

In today’s episode, I engage in a healing dialogue as I answer the following question:

What is difficult to forgive yourself for?

This practice is all about self-discovery and nurturing our inner selves. You can check out the game here: Self Love Game

Play the game of Self Love by We're Not Really Strangers

In today’s episode, I engage in a healing dialogue as I answer the following question:

What's your first memory of feeling proud of yourself?

This practice is all about self-discovery and nurturing our inner selves. You can check out the game here: Self Love Game

In this episode, we focus on actionable techniques for working through trauma, especially when faced with triggers. We explore how to move from a place of emotional reactivity to one of empowerment and thriving. Key discussion points include:

Join me as we uncover how to reclaim your power and continue your healing process, one step at a time.

Play the game of Self Love by We're Not Really Strangers

In today’s episode, I engage in a healing dialogue as I answer the following question:

What have you grown to love about yourself?

This practice is all about self-discovery and nurturing our inner selves. You can check out the game here: Self Love Game

In this episode, we delve into the concept of the "trauma loop"—an ongoing cycle of disassociation, survival, overcoming, and moving towards living and thriving. We break down the stages of trauma, from the impact of triggers to the process of healing. Together, we'll explore:

What is a Trauma Loop? Understanding how trauma keeps us stuck in patterns of disassociation and survival.

The Trigger Cycle: Recognizing the stages—initial impact, denial, intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, and finally, integration and growth.

Healing Tools: Practical strategies to navigate your triggers and move from surviving to thriving.

By the end, you'll gain deeper insights into managing trauma and embracing your path to recovery.

In this episode, I continue exploring the journey of healing specifically focusing on healing my inner child. Here are some practices that I have found helpful:

🌱 Acknowledge and Validate Feelings: I’ll share how to allow yourself to feel emotions without judgment. I’ll discuss the significance of recognizing childhood wounds and unmet needs, validating them as a crucial part of your healing journey.

🧘‍♀️ Inner Child Meditation: Experience a guided visualization with me as I connect with my inner child. I’ll offer compassion, safety, and reassurance to help you foster a nurturing relationship with yourself.

💖 Practicing Self-Compassion: Discover the power of speaking to yourself with kindness. I’ll explore how to address self-doubt and fear with the understanding your inner child needed.

👨‍👧 Reparenting Yourself: I’ll discuss how to provide the guidance and love that may have been missing during your childhood. I’ll share insights on setting healthy boundaries and offering yourself the care you deserve.

🎨 Creative Expression: Reconnect with the joy of your childhood through creative activities like drawing, writing, or playing. I’ll encourage you to let your inner child express themselves freely and joyfully.

📝 Journaling for Connection: I’ll dive into the practice of writing letters to your inner child. I’ll guide you in expressing compassion and forgiveness, helping to process emotions and release unresolved feelings.

🛋️ Seeking Therapy: I’ll discuss the benefits of working with a therapist specializing in inner child work. I’ll explain how they can provide structured support in exploring and healing past traumas.

💬 Affirmations and Positive Self-Talk: I’ll share powerful affirmations to reinforce your self-worth and create a nurturing environment for your inner child.

In this episode, I explore the journey of healing and some practices that I have found helpful:

🌼 Seeking Professional Help: Discover how to find the right therapist or counselor experienced in trauma, and why it’s vital for our growth.

📚 Educating Ourselves: Join us as we explore the impact of childhood trauma on our lives, and how knowledge can serve as a powerful tool for transformation.

📖 Book Recommendations: We’ll share insightful reads that illuminate our paths and inspire healing.

🤝 Building a Support System: Learn the importance of surrounding yourself with friends and family who uplift you, and how to cultivate those connections.

🌟 Practicing Self-Care:*Explore practical self-care tips that nurture your physical and emotional well-being, and help you reconnect with joy.

📝 Journaling for Healing: Discover the therapeutic benefits of writing about your experiences, and how it can lead to deeper self-understanding.

💭 Challenging Negative Thoughts: Reframe negative thought patterns and foster a more positive mindset.

🚶‍♀️ Taking Small Steps: Recovery is a journey. We’ll discuss how to break down your goals into manageable steps and celebrate your progress along the way.

Join us as I create a space for healing, empowerment, and connection. Together, we’ll uplift each other and embrace the beautiful complexities of our stories.

In this podcast episode, I exploring childhood trauma within my life and the Latine community. We delve into:

- Immigration Stress: Adapting to new cultures and economic challenges.

- First-Generation Burden: Striving for the American Dream while mediating cultural differences.

- Socioeconomic Factors: Facing limited access to essential resources.

- Bicultural Conflict: Navigating clashes between traditional and host country's values.

Also discussed, my journey of recalling the past through meditative visualization.

Resources:

ACE Information: www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/