The Complex Life Podcast

With all of the violence, sexual assaults, & everyone having an opinion about the victims of these acts, I decided to talk about why trauma survivors don’t remember what happened to them always. I hope this opens up compassionate dialog that stops further traumatizing victims. Please rate the show if it’s beneficial for you.

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Books can be a major part of our journey of healing from trauma. In this episode I talk about exactly how books can enhance your recovery & make some suggestions on some good books & resources. Please rate the show if it’s beneficial for you.

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In this episode I give my take on the difference between coaching and therapy. I also give practical tips to coaches/healing practitioners & survivors on becoming or finding trauma responsive support systems. Please rate the show if it’s beneficial for you. Request episodes or say hi: [email protected]

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In this episode I talk about the famous poem Invictus by William Ernest Henley & how it effects me. It is what rallies me to step to the helm of the ship of my life & steer my vessel. I hope this episode inspires you to do the same however intimidating & impossible it may seem. Time & intention will help you get there. I hope you enjoy this episode. Please rate the show if it’s beneficial for you. Request episodes or say hi: [email protected]

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I cannot stress enough that just because someone has a license, degree, or letters behind their name, it does not mean they are compassionate, empathetic, or willing to help you in ways that are meaningful to you. Vet your potential sources of healing practitioners & professionals. Avoid re-traumatization by researching people. You deserve people who support you in healthy & meaningful ways & all professionals do not know what’s best for you. Take charge of your wellbeing as you are able. Please rate the show if it’s beneficial for you. Request episodes or say hi: [email protected]

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Mindfulness & meditation are useful tools for healing & self improvement when we have an understanding of their purpose.  If you find yourself struggling with either of these practices & have been traumatized (even if you haven't been traumatized) then this episode is for you.  I talk about my experience & how I have been able to incorporate these tools into my daily practice as well as what you can do to help you use them if you so choose.

If you are enjoying the show please give an honest rating in iTunes.  I really want to help people live their lives in ways that are meaningful to them & to heal from what they'd dare not talk about.  Help me do that please.

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Feeling is difficult for trauma survivors. When being traumatized it’s dangerous to feel the fullness of our emotions about what’s happening. Thus the brain does what it must to survive & keep us alive. Are you numb? Are you afraid to feel? Do you not know how to feel? In this episode I talk about feeling again & what that process looks like for me.

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Interview with divorce coach Kelli Calabrese. We discuss the trauma of an unexpected divorce, the grief cycle, learning to love herself again, & forgiveness in the aftermath of this difficult time in her life. Visit www.kellicalabrese.com to connect with her & get exclusive access to Success Habits of Super Achievers by shooting her an email at [email protected]. Don’t forget to let her know that you found her from the show & chat with her about how it impacted you! Thank you for supporting the show. Please don’t forget to rate the show in iTunes & you can also support by clicking the link provided. www.beyondtheguru.com

I talk about meaning making on both sides of the coin both good & not so good. It took me awhile to make this episode. I hope that it helps you see that you are good at your core, regardless of what your trauma & life tell you. Please subscribe & rate the show. See you on the journey!

Do you find yourself constantly trying to figure out why something happened? Does it cause you anxiety? In this episode I talk about my experience with this & what it meant for me. Thank you for your continued support. Please support the podcast, subscribe, & rate in iTunes! www.beyondtheguru.com