In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and LaRae share the different aspects of trauma and how we can heal from them. Hear LaRae’s traumatic event of losing her mother in a road accident and how it shaped her life differently, Scott’s traumatic experience in 1967, and the traumatic event that Scott and LaRae almost died. They also share tips for healing childhood trauma as a family and what LaRae has learned from the Compassionate Inquiry with Dr Gabor Mate.

Timestamps

[03:22] Events in our childhood that create patterns in our lives
[07:25] The feeling of being stuck
[09:54] LaRae’s traumatic event of losing her mother and how it shaped her life differently [13:12] The different aspects of trauma
[21:15] Scott’s traumatic experiences in 1967
[26:46] The traumatic event that Scott and LaRae almost died
[31:30] What LaRae has learned from the Compassionate Inquiry healing model
[43:00] The purpose of the message today
[47:00] Healing childhood trauma as a family

Notable quotes:

• “No one experiences childhood the same, even though you are all raised by the same parents and in the same home.” - LaRae Wright [06:09]
• “The first aspect of trauma occurs when something happens, leading you to interpret it in a way that creates rigidity. This causes you to frame your experience in a programmed manner that constrains you.” - LaRae Wright [13:11]
• “The second aspect of trauma is when your feelings become overwhelming, causing you to disconnect from them.” - LaRae Wright [13:27]
• “Life is a defensive game, and we are constantly seeking unconsciously validation of our experience.” - LaRae Wright [31:57]

Relevant links:

Compassionate Inquiry https://drgabormate.com/compassionate-inquiry/

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