In this episode, step into the enlightening world of "Unveiling Perspectives" with your hosts JM and Valerie. In this episode, they delve into the intricate landscape of trauma, simplifying the complexities and offering insights on its diverse forms and profound effects. Join them as they guide you through a conversation that touches hearts and minds, exploring healing, resilience, and the power of understanding.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

• The definition and impact of trauma on emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
• How to recognize signs of trauma in yourself and others.
• The importance of self-awareness and its transformative effects on dealing with trauma

LINKS AND RESOURCES WITH THIS EPISODE:

• "Put That Stuff Down" and its sequel (book) - A recommended read exploring the complex relationship between trauma, PTSD, and clutter. It offers personal stories, psychological insights, and practical advice. Click here to learn more: https://up.dowellht.com/bestseller-clutter-and-trauma

• Join the thousands of people using the post-trauma secrets and decluttering by starting here: https://dowellht.com/freeyourself

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Valerie and JM establish a common ground, defining trauma beyond just an emotional response and understanding clutter as more than just a messy room. We explore how stress and trauma can rewire our brains, affecting thought patterns, habits, and behaviors.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The intricate relationship between clutter and trauma and how they can shape our emotions and behaviors.
• The definition of trauma and how it goes beyond just an emotional response.
• The complexity of clutter and its impact on our mental framework and efficiency.
• How stress and trauma can rewire our brains, affecting thought patterns and habits.
• The connection between trauma and clutter accumulation, and why clutter can be comforting for trauma survivors.
• The importance of understanding the interplay between clutter and trauma for healing and personal growth.
• How clutter and trauma affect our brains and influence our ability to concentrate and think clearly.
• The power of decluttering to create a fresh and bright space for personal growth and well-being.

LINKS AND RESOURCES WITH THIS EPISODE:

• "Put That Stuff Down" and its sequel (book) - A recommended read exploring the complex relationship between trauma, PTSD, and clutter. It offers personal stories, psychological insights, and practical advice. Click here to learn more: https://up.dowellht.com/bestseller-clutter-and-trauma

• Join the thousands of people using the post-trauma secrets and decluttering by starting here: https://dowellht.com/freeyourself

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In this episode, JM emphasizes the importance of momentum in our lives. We explore how momentum can act as a catalyst for change and the positive impact it can have on our decluttering efforts. You will learn effective strategies to tap into this powerful force, enabling you to make meaningful strides in creating a clutter-free and organized space.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• The Power of Momentum: Igniting Progress
• Utilizing Momentum in Your Decluttering Journey
• Overcoming Friction: Mitigating Momentum Killers
• Beware of Complacency: Sustaining Momentum
• The Ripple Effect of Momentum: Beyond Decluttering

LINKS AND RESOURCES WITH THIS EPISODE:

• "Put That Stuff Down" and its sequel (book) - A recommended read exploring the complex relationship between trauma, PTSD, and clutter. It offers personal stories, psychological insights, and practical advice. Click here to learn more: https://up.dowellht.com/bestseller-clutter-and-trauma

• Join the thousands of people using the post-trauma secrets and decluttering by starting here: https://dowellht.com/freeyourself

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In this episode, JM begins by addressing the common phenomenon of freezing and entering into fear mode when faced with the task of decluttering. By exploring the underlying reasons behind this fear, JM highlights how our thoughts play a significant role in this process and provides strategies for overcoming them.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• The Art of Starting
• The Paralysis of Fear: Freezing and Getting into Fear Mode
• Where to Start: Finding Your Decluttering Focus
• How to Start: Simple Strategies That You Can Follow
• Uncovering the Reasons Why We Don't Start
• Hacking the Subconscious: Taking the First Step

LINKS AND RESOURCES WITH THIS EPISODE:

• "Put That Stuff Down" and its sequel (book) - A recommended read exploring the complex relationship between trauma, PTSD, and clutter. It offers personal stories, psychological insights, and practical advice. Click here to learn more: https://up.dowellht.com/bestseller-clutter-and-trauma

• Join the thousands of people using the post-trauma secrets and decluttering by starting here: https://dowellht.com/freeyourself

Thanks so much for joining us today. Want to subscribe to Post-Trauma Secrets and Decluttering? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

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In this episode, Valerie and JM will talk about the way they discovered and helped people to recover from trauma, a 4-steps process that freed a lot of people from trauma and its stigma. Plus, they will address what is the essential ingredient in the recovery process.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• 4-Steps process to overcome trauma
• The essential ingredient in the recovery from trauma

LINKS AND RESOURCES WITH THIS EPISODE:

• "Put That Stuff Down" and its sequel (book) - A recommended read exploring the complex relationship between trauma, PTSD, and clutter. It offers personal stories, psychological insights, and practical advice. Click here to learn more: https://up.dowellht.com/bestseller-clutter-and-trauma

• Join the thousands of people using the post-trauma secrets and decluttering by starting here: https://dowellht.com/freeyourself

Thanks so much for joining us today. Want to subscribe to Post-Trauma Secrets and Decluttering? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

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In this episode, Valerie will talk about the physiology and brain reaction after trauma, and how it can recover.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Brain Plasticity
• Frontal Lobe, Amygdala and Hippocampus in relation to the trauma

LINKS AND RESOURCES WITH THIS EPISODE:

• "Put That Stuff Down" and its sequel (book) - A recommended read exploring the complex relationship between trauma, PTSD, and clutter. It offers personal stories, psychological insights, and practical advice. Click here to learn more: https://up.dowellht.com/bestseller-clutter-and-trauma

• Join the thousands of people using the post-trauma secrets and decluttering by starting here: https://dowellht.com/freeyourself

Thanks so much for joining us today. Want to subscribe to Post-Trauma Secrets and Decluttering? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

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In this episode, Valerie and JM will talk about their experiences of the trauma healing process and an interesting and unexpected way to explain it.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Wound & Trauma healing phase

LINKS AND RESOURCES WITH THIS EPISODE:

• "Put That Stuff Down" and its sequel (book) - A recommended read exploring the complex relationship between trauma, PTSD, and clutter. It offers personal stories, psychological insights, and practical advice. Click here to learn more: https://up.dowellht.com/bestseller-clutter-and-trauma

• Join the thousands of people using the post-trauma secrets and decluttering by starting here: https://dowellht.com/freeyourself

Thanks so much for joining us today. Want to subscribe to Post-Trauma Secrets and Decluttering? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

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In this episode, Valerie and JM will talk about their experiences of the roller coaster of the trauma, but especially when it comes back to the surface. At one point, it seems gone, at another point it is there and strong.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• When does trauma resurface
• What do to when trauma resurface

LINKS AND RESOURCES WITH THIS EPISODE:

• "Put That Stuff Down" and its sequel (book) - A recommended read exploring the complex relationship between trauma, PTSD, and clutter. It offers personal stories, psychological insights, and practical advice. Click here to learn more: https://up.dowellht.com/bestseller-clutter-and-trauma

• Join the thousands of people using the post-trauma secrets and decluttering by starting here: https://dowellht.com/freeyourself

Thanks so much for joining us today. Want to subscribe to Post-Trauma Secrets and Decluttering? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

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In this episode, Valerie and JM will talk about their experiences of the roller coaster of the trauma. At one point, it seems to be gone, forever and the truth comes back.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Overcome trauma vs trauma goes away
• The trauma identity

LINKS AND RESOURCES WITH THIS EPISODE:

• "Put That Stuff Down" and its sequel (book) - A recommended read exploring the complex relationship between trauma, PTSD, and clutter. It offers personal stories, psychological insights, and practical advice. Click here to learn more: https://up.dowellht.com/bestseller-clutter-and-trauma

• Join the thousands of people using the post-trauma secrets and decluttering by starting here: https://dowellht.com/freeyourself

Thanks so much for joining us today. Want to subscribe to Post-Trauma Secrets and Decluttering? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

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In this episode, Valerie and JM will talk about their experiences of when the trauma gets stuck in the body. What physical ailments can happen from the traumatic experience, and how it may evolve.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Trauma and fibromyalgia
• Stress in the body

LINKS AND RESOURCES WITH THIS EPISODE:

• "Put That Stuff Down" and its sequel (book) - A recommended read exploring the complex relationship between trauma, PTSD, and clutter. It offers personal stories, psychological insights, and practical advice. Click here to learn more: https://up.dowellht.com/bestseller-clutter-and-trauma

• Join the thousands of people using the post-trauma secrets and decluttering by starting here: https://dowellht.com/freeyourself

Thanks so much for joining us today. Want to subscribe to Post-Trauma Secrets and Decluttering? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

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