In this episode, we explore the impact of over-labeling everyday discomforts as trauma and how it can quietly undermine self-trust. Therapy culture has given us powerful language, but somewhere along the way, we stopped allowing difficulties to simply exist. Now, every inconvenience becomes a diagnosis, and every moment of discomfort is labeled a 'wound.' In trying to heal, many are unknowingly keeping themselves stuck.
We discuss:
The overuse of therapy language in everyday lifeHow excessive self-awareness can backfireThe emotional trap of building an identity around painWhat it truly means to move on without creating a lifelong narrative[0:00] The trauma Olympics[1:17] Life isn't always good[2:37] The real definition of trauma[3:35] Emotional obsession[4:17] Trauma as aura[5:22] Identity loops & the cost of ruminating[5:59] My own experience with overprocessing[7:40] Where do we go from here?[9:10] 3 practical tips for self-regulation
0:00: The trauma Olympics
1:17: Life isn't always good
2:37: The real definition of trauma
3:35: Emotional obsession
4:17: Trauma as aura
5:22: Identity loops & the cost of ruminating
5:59: My own experience with overprocessing
7:40: Where do we go from here?
9:10: 3 practical tips for self-regulation
#trauma #therapyculture #self-trust #emotionalawareness #healing #self-regulation
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/6894ea728bdb30994d412afb
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