Ep 003: Finding Peace and Renewal: Dealing with Past Trauma

Soul Signs

Healing from Trauma: Finding Peace and Renewal

Trauma is a psychological and emotional response to an event or experience that overwhelms a person's ability to cope. It can lead to symptoms such as hyperarousal, flashbacks, avoidance behaviors, and physical health issues like chronic pain and inflammation.

It has a profound impact on the brain and body, triggering a heightened stress response, disrupting neural connections, and leading to physical and mental health issues.

It also profoundly impacts our lives, shaping our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The pain of the past can seep into our present, making it difficult to find peace and renewal within ourselves.

In this episode, we'll get into how healing is possible, and by understanding its nature, identifying its symptoms, and seeking treatment, we can begin the journey toward healing, self-compassion, and personal growth.

TIME STAMPS:

Understanding Trauma and Its Effects (00:00:00) This topic covers the definition of trauma, its effects on the brain and body, and how it can impact our lives.

Introduction to the Soul Signs Podcast (00:01:36) This topic introduces the podcast and the host, Gabrielle, who shares her personal experience with trauma and the motivation behind the podcast.

Signs and Symptoms of Trauma (00:02:54) This topic discusses the signs and symptoms of trauma, including physical, emotional, and behavioral manifestations, and emphasizes the importance of individualized healing journeys.

The Emotional Toll of Trauma (00:12:26) The speaker discusses the emotional toll that trauma takes on victims and survivors, emphasizing the importance of finding support and validation from trusted individuals or online communities.

The Connection Between Past Trauma and Present Issues (00:13:59) The speaker explains how past trauma can impact physical health, emotional well-being, and mental health, highlighting the need to understand this connection in order to address the root cause of struggles and facilitate healing.

Recognizing and Managing Triggers (00:18:16) The speaker discusses the power of triggers in transporting individuals back to the emotional moment of trauma, emphasizing the importance of identifying triggers and gaining insight into their impact on behavior, thoughts, and emotions. This understanding allows survivors to manage trauma-related responses and develop coping strategies.

DISCLAIMER:

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: I DO NOT IDENTIFY AS LICENSED/CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS OF ANY KIND. IN NO WAY DOES ANY OF OUR VIDEOS OR POSTS CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, OR RECOMMENDATIONS. WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.

MytiZen content talks about a lot of topics surrounding stress, trauma, chronic pain, etc. We are talking from our point of view in order to help women, and remind them they are not alone. We are not a medical professionals, so the content above is from our own perspective with research we have done into the topic.