Amy sits down with Jennie Owens, who has parented over 100 kids and has trained thousands of families in trauma-informed care, therapeutic parenting, and caregiver self-care.  The episode delves deep into the concept of trauma and explains how the nervous system perceives it. Jennie shares how trauma can cause one to feel overwhelmed and how rejection can activate the same part of the brain as physical pain.  This episode will help you give yourself permission to prioritize self-care and understand that it's not selfish but just as important as caring for your child. 

Ep. 121: March 28, 2023

Key Moments:
[7:43] Nervous system needs time off to relax
[8:42] Allow for self-care and respite to reduce guilt and anxiety
[14:31] Moms can have PTSD; Understanding the nervous system
[21:49] What you should do when you feel the trauma response
[25:51] Defining trauma

Resources

• Thriving Family
• JennieLynnOwens Facebook 
• Karen Purvis 
• Dancing with a Porcupine
• The Mystery of Risk
• Healing Trauma
• The Body Keeps Score
• Lisa Qualls 

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