Keywords

trauma, healing, relationships, manipulation, abuse, self-discovery, empowerment, mental health, emotional healing, personal growth

Summary

In this episode of Trauma Transmuted, host Kara Michelle shares her personal journey through trauma, manipulation, and the process of healing. She discusses the red flags she ignored in relationships, the defining moments that led her to break free from an abusive marriage, and the importance of self-healing. Kara emphasizes the significance of trusting oneself, understanding that emotions are temporary, and the necessity of rewiring the nervous system for safety and healing. She encourages listeners to embrace their power and take the steps necessary for personal growth and recovery.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Announcements

03:20 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact

04:12 Red Flags in Relationships

09:46 The Cycle of Manipulation and Abuse

13:42 Defining Moments of Realization

17:01 The Aftermath of Leaving

18:50 The Healing Journey

23:07 Empowerment and Moving Forward

Takeaways

You're not alone anymore and you're definitely not too far gone.

If I can do it, you can do it.

Your intuition will always tell you.

In what ways are you abandoning yourself?

Make a plan if you want out.

Apologies don't heal you.

Only you can heal you.

Everything's temporary.

You are allowed to trust yourself.

You can heal. You can rebuild.