Trauma Survivorhood

Today we explore yoga as a mind/body/spirit connection practice.  ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corresponding Mindful Monday, Wellspring Wednesday, or Full Circle Friday episode scripts/blog posts.  Full...

This acronym YOLO may not suit every Trauma Survivors' current lifestyle  and where they are in their part of the journey.   Can survivors Carpe Diem and find an authentically, pure, joyful, fulfilled life?  Can we dream with YOLO in mind? ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episo...

Mindfulness can help you to observe your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and sensations - without judgment, without yielding to them.  Awareness is always the first step.  ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corr...

Today we take an informational look at exposure therapy as a modality, and chat about some of my personal thoughts on this approach. Episode Mentioned: IFS Inner Child Healing **** Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the...

Realizing your greatness, actualizing your potential, and wowing yourself with your own x-factor is so important.   What it is and how to find it - that's where we'll go today. ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog...

Let's take some time today to be hospitable to all our guests that come into our mind, body, and spirit.  A quality of self-kindness, as the guests are all parts of you. ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the...

Let's learn together a bit about "self-help" workbooks.   Are these appropriate for trauma survivors?   How do you use them?  What if they don't work? ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the cor...

What is your authentic wellspring?  How can we find it and reconnect with it?  Why is it so valuable for trauma survivors? ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corresponding Mindful Monday, Wellspring Wednesday,...

Today's mindfulness practice is a tricky effort of watching the watcher watching.  Give it a try. ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the Y ouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corresponding Mindful Monday, Wellspring Wednesday, or Full Circle Fri...

Today I explain how important self-awareness is to trauma survivors' healing and how to practice and start making a habit of using Voice & Choice. ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corresponding Mind...

Today I discuss what victimhood and survivorhood are as well as some personal opinions about both terms and why it matters. ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corresponding Mindful Monday, Wellspring Wednesday...

All things are valid - from your mind, body, spirit.  The mind wants to think; the body wants to move.  And we also want peace and stillness for our spirit.  All these things can each have their moments of validation. ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website be...

Here's some useful resources to create a whole, balanced lifestyle while walking the trauma recovery road. ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corresponding Mindful Monday, Wellspring Wednesday, or Full Ci...

Today we discuss coping skills that develop to adapt to traumatic situations, triggers, and events.   I dive into why they may be no longer necessary and how and when to supplant now-maladaptive coping skills with new, healthy ones. Referenced Episode:  IFS **** Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead o...

This is an unconventional meditation - where we practice mindfulness while still allowing thoughts to be monkey-mind all around us.   No breath or other focal point, just your mind doing what it does best. ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and sele...

What is trauma-informed care (TIC)?  And why is it so vital for trauma survivors?  Why is it also paramount to find trauma-trained mental health professionals?  ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corresponding...

Does Time really heal all wounds?  What else do you need besides just Time to make things shift for the better? ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corresponding Mindful Monday, Wellspring Wednesday, or Full Ci...

The brain loves to think.  This isn't a problem for our mindfulness practice.  All things are welcome here. ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corresponding Mindful Monday, Wellspring Wednesday, or Full C...

Today we discuss the five dominant senses, as well as several more.  I teach the "5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique" with some of my own personal touch add-ons to that.  Referenced episodes: Hypervigilance 4F trauma responses Red Flags IFS **** Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episo...

Can you ever really be stuck?  Do you feel like your trauma recovery is stagnant?  Is your growth really slow?   Let's talk this out. ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corresponding Mindful Monday, Wells...

Trauma Survivors need support systems in place for sustainable healing.  Support comes from within, externally, from others, professionally, and the Universe itself. ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the correspo...

I tackle the controversial topic of repressed memories and why they are real, common among trauma, and important protection for survivors.     ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corresponding Mindful Monday, W...

Gut instincts are something a trauma survivor may struggle to hear, acknowledge, understand, trust, and follow.  Today we talk about the importance of following your intuition when it comes to red flags. ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select...

Today's meditation is a little retreat - a safe haven for your mind to just take a step back and enjoy the refuge.  ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corresponding Mindful Monday, Wellspring Wednesday, o...

Just a compilation of some of my favorite quotes of the years of journaling.  Passing on some wisdom and insightful points to ponder. ****  Host’s Note – if you prefer to watch a video with this audio, check out the YouTube video.  If you prefer to read along with or instead of this episode, click on the website below and select any of the blog tabs for the corresponding Mindful Monday, Wellspring...