In this episode, we dive into Tapas or self-discipline. 

We explore how trauma survivors are thrown into the heat, and how we have a choice on what to do next.  Tapas allows us to become someone of great character, morals, and depth if we allow it to. We must stay in the heat and be willing to become forever changed. When we step into Tapas as trauma survivors, we move towards post-traumatic growth. 

Listen in to hear more about how self-discipline can help you!

In this episode, we dive into Santosha or contentment. 

We examine how trauma survivors can often fall into the patterns of always getting ready for the next big thing, how we can only seek pleasurable moments and avoid the tougher ones, and how we are so frequently responsible for letting our thought patterns drag us down. When we step into Santosha as trauma survivors, we move towards post-traumatic growth.

Listen in to see how to live a life aligned with Santosha.

In this episode, we dive into the last Yama in our 10-part series on Yamas and Niyamas, Saucha, or purity. 

In the episode, we examine how purifying all aspects of our lives can help us show up more authentically. Cleaning and purifying is a part of life, but Saucha is much more than just keeping a clean house and personal hygiene. When we step into purity as trauma survivors, we meet each day with a clean slate.  

Listen in to see how to live a life aligned with Saucha.

In this episode, we dive into the last Yama in our 10-part series on Yamas and Niyamas, Aparigraha, or nonpossessiveness.  

In the episode, we look at how we cling to or try to possess things in many areas of our lives.  Owning things is a part of life, but Aparigraha is much more than just owning more than we need. When we step into nonpossessiveness as trauma survivors, we must notice if we are attaching emotions and memories to our physical possessions. Why? To notice if we are holding on to "stuff" because of our emotions surrounding our "stuff."  

Listen in to see how to live a life aligned with Aparigraha.

In this episode, we dive into the third Yama in our 10-part series on Yamas and Niyamas, Brahmacharya, or nonexcess.  

In the episode, we look at how we overdo food, clothes, work, and many other areas in our lives.  We all know that overeating is probably not the best choice, but Brahmacharya is much more than overdoing it when it comes to food. When we step into nonexcess as trauma survivors, we need to notice if we are attaching emotional needs to our physical needs. Why? To notice if we are filling our life with excess. 

Listen in to see how to live a life aligned with Brahmacharya. 

In this episode, we dive into the third Yama in our 10-part series on Yamas and Niyamas, Asteya or nonstealing. 

We all know that stealing is against the law, but Asteya is much more than not stealing physical items. When we step into nonstealing as a trauma survivor, we need to notice if our fears and worries push us to find outward satisfaction and “steal” what is not rightfully ours in a more figurative sense. 

In the episode, we look at how we steal from:

• Others
• The future
• Ourselves
• The earth

Listen in to see how to live a life aligned with Asteya. 

This week we dive into  Satya or truthfulness, the second Yama of our 10-part series. We go through how truthfulness is more than just not telling lies. We break down how living a truthful life can mean:

• Being real vs. nice
• Living a life that you can show your true self-expression vs. self-indulgence
• Balancing the need to grow with the need to belong
• Authentically spending time and energy in ways that are your truth
• Allowing a fluidity to your truth vs. rigidity

Being truthful is a whole lot more than just telling the truth. When we begin to live a more truthful life, we revert to non-harming. We must root all of our truth in love. It's the intention in our truth that matters. 

Thanks for listening today, babes!

In today's episode, we talk about Ahimsa (nonviolence) which ties into self-love. Violence sneaks into our lives in ways that we often don't realize are small acts of violence to ourselves and others. We walk through worry and feeling powerless and how as trauma survivors, we can move into a place of Ahimsa. Ahimsa, nonviolence, is at the very core of yoga. And for us, this is at the very heart of our post-traumatic growth. Our PSA is PFA. 

Resources we talked about today: 

The Yamas & Niyamas

Susanna Barkataki

We want to hear from you! How are you working on nonviolence and self-love in your healing journey? DM us or send us an email [email protected]

XOXO Tay & A

In today’s episode, we dive into brain fog. Listen in as we go through typical symptoms of brain fog like fatigue and forgetfulness. Our experience with BF - like when Tay couldn't process a simple question and when A zoned out during an important meeting. Finally, what you can do to address brain fog in your life. 

Resources:

Trauma Practice on Brain Fog 

The Yamas & Niyamas 

Mindfulness Pinterest 

Xoxo Tay & A 

How does “good vibes only” create an unhealthy approach to life? We discuss how toxic positivity, the belief that only positive emotions should be felt, can be harmful because it minimizes and denies negative emotions. Failure, doubt, pain, fear, sadness and other negative emotions are all part of the human experience and we need to allow them to be felt the same way we do with positive emotions. When we deny these parts of our lives, it creates a disconnect in our bodies, minds, and souls. After all, “the avoidance of suffering is a form of suffering” states Mark Manson in his book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life.

We discuss our own experiences with toxic positivity as trauma survivors, including the roots of our own toxic positivity. You’ll hear our tips for living a more authentic life that truly lets you feel all your emotions--both the positive and the negative ones. 

Tell us about your experiences with toxic positivity! Do you allow yourself to fully feel all your emotions? How has TP shown up in your life? DM us on Insta or Facebook or send us an email to [email protected]