Trigger Warning: Emotional, Physical, and Sexual Trauma

This week’s episode isn’t exactly “light and breezy,” but we do manage to sprinkle in just enough humor to make the heavy stuff a little more bearable. We’re talking emotional, physical, and sexual trauma—how it shows up, how it sticks around, and how our brains do some truly creative things to try to protect us. It’s honest, a little raw, and somehow still feels like sitting with someone who gets it (and maybe even cracks a well-timed, slightly inappropriate joke).

If this brings anything up for you, you’re not alone—and support is available:

• National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE or rainn.org (chat available)

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or thehotline.org

• If you’re in immediate danger, call 911

Take what you need, skip what you don’t, and be gentle with yourself. 💛