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We're sisters, moms, wifes, and business partners, trying to make some sense out of life's craziest curveballs. We laugh, we cry, and smoke weed to get high ;) Join us as we tell stories of parenthood, deep dive into some passionate topics, play games, and host guests that can help expand our knowledge in different walks of life.
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"DOPEamine" is a journey into the world of self-coaching, where we explore how to harness the power of our head, heart, and gut wisdoms to achieve greater happiness and fulfillment. Each episode dives into practical self-coaching techniques, insights from personality frameworks, and the wisdom of systems like the Enneagram and Gene Keys. Join us as we uncover the tools and practices that can help us navigate life's challenges and tap into our true potential for a balanced, joyful life. dopea ...
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Hi there! Welcome to Christian Emotional Recovery, a podcast for survivors of childhood trauma, childhood emotional neglect, childhood narcissistic abuse, and any form of trauma. Many of us spend years trying to heal, and don't get anywhere. We don't always target the trauma itself, which is so often what keeps us stuck. The nature of trauma is that it literally becomes lodged in our brains and bodies. Trauma must be targeted where it's at, deep in our bodies and minds. This podcast is where ...
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Disruptors and Rebels only Detention is seen as punishment for those who are always in trouble, never following the rules, being disobedient. So this will be conversations with those who are disruptors, forging new paths, challenging the system, thinking outside the box, and really getting to the actual root of the problem. Kids who end up in detention are usually bored in class or has some underlying issue that rarely is explored because folks don’t make the time. But in the Detention we ta ...
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Episode 11 Season 4: How to Heal Trauma Without Blaming Yourself
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Episode Description Even if we know it intellectually not to be true, trauma, abuse, and neglect survivors internalize blame when they are mistreated, particularly those who suffer from childhood abuses and narcissistic abuses. Knowing the difference between blame and self-validation, finding the balance between knowing what happened to you and tak…
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Episode 10 Season 4: Twenty-One Ways to Protect Yourself as an HSP
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Description: An HSP, or Highly Sensitive Person, is a person who has been proven by science to respond to the world differently. You may be more sensitive to light, sound, stimuli, people, and the emotions of others. Being an HSP comes with a unique set of gifts and challenges. While you are more attuned to the beauty around you, you may also be mo…
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Avatars & Archetypes: Evolving Jung's Concepts on Persona and Anima/Animus to Find Your Whole Self
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Something I love about wrestling is that it creates this ability to look at a character, a person, and especially as a younger person, see yourself in that character. There are different personalities, expressions, stories, presentations, body types, colors that represent the person, pyro, theme music, and styles of wrestling - grapplers, brawlers,…
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Breaking the Chains of Victim Consciousness: Overcoming Internal Narratives and Embracing The Pressure to Grow
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In recent episodes, I've explored the intricate concept of victim consciousness—a mindset that subtly keeps us stuck, preventing growth and self-actualization. While discussing this topic, I delved into the triggers that figures like Jordan Peterson and Elon Musk evoke in me. Not personally knowing them, it's fascinating how their public personas s…
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Jordan Peterson Triggers Me: The Male Victim Identity
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The voiceover is produced in Eleven Labs. I'm currently processing The Victim Identity, which is not a Matt Damon film but a concept I learned from Eckhart Tolle. In this video, he describes it as a superiority complex disguised by inferiority—a tricky paradoxical complex. It’s worth watching if this concept connects with you. The Victim Identity t…
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Episode 9 Season 4: Why The Pursuit of Peace and Acceptance is Everything
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Episode Description Why The Pursuit of Peace and Acceptance Is Everything discusses the nature pursuing of peace and acceptance, what it looks like through a beloved character, Winnie the Pooh, and how we can practice this simplicity and acceptance on our healing journey like Pooh, to help overcome trauma with more flow, ease, and simplicity. Overc…
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Episode 8 Season 4: Therapies and Practices to Release Trauma From the Body
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Episode Description If you have experienced trauma, these experiences get stored in your body's memory, literally on a physical or somatic level. This unreleased trauma manifests in our emotions, behaviors, and health since it hasn't been resolved or released, and we pay a price. However, there is hope. We are not stuck with trauma. God has given u…
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Episode 7 Season 4: Coming out of the F.O.G.
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Episode Description In Coming out of the F.O.G., we discuss the acronym, Fear, Obligation, and Guilt, which creates the acronym F.O.G. Much like the word "fog," emotional manipulators will often use fear, obligation, and guilt to confuse and control people, particularly those who are sensitive, compassionate, empathetic, and may be prone to codepen…
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Episode 6 Season 4: Healing Unworthiness: Just a Reminder That You Matter and You Are Loved
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Episode Description This week, this episode reminds you of your worth, both in Christ and your intrinsic worth. Your value comes from both the fact that you are in Christ and that you are you. Sometimes we need to be reminded that we are worthy, that we have unconditional value at our core, and that nothing that has happened to us or that we feel c…
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Episode 5 Season 4: Subtle Types and Forms of Abuse and What to Do About Them
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Episode Description In Subtle Types and Forms of Abuse and What to Do About Them, we discuss the hidden nature of certain types and forms of abuse and why these forms of abuse often go unnoticed, why the survivor doesn't always believe it is abuse, and how certain people use these forms sow doubt and confusion in the survivor as a form of control a…
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Show Notes: * Examining the millennial generation's struggle with commitment in relationships, projects, and personal growth. * Understanding the paradox of choice and how it contributes to a lack of commitment. * Discussing the balance between discipline and surrender in the journey of commitment. * Introducing separate publications on Substack fo…
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Welcome to today’s episode where we explore CNote’s innovative approach to mental wellness and his four-quadrant strategy. The episode delves into the challenges of feeling diagnostically stuck and the journey towards clarity and self-understanding. Main Themes: Comprehensive Mental Wellness: We discuss CNote’s holistic strategy for mental wellness…
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Today, I’m exploring the multifaceted topic of intimacy, a subject that touches upon the very core of our experiences as individuals and as members of the collective human experience. Show Notes: * Intimacy is a vast and intricate concept, encompassing various aspects of our lives, including sexuality, creativity, and personal connections. * Unders…
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Episode Description In Trauma Reenactments, we discuss what trauma reenactments are, why they happen, and practices to help us identify, stop, and prevent them from happening again. Trauma reenactments are patterns we repeat again and again similar to traumas in the past. They can be pervasive and difficult to notice, because we may believe they ar…
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Fighting for Optimism: Embracing Positive Possibilities in Times of Fear
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Show Notes / Key Listening Points: * Countering common fear-based narratives about climate change, AI, war, and global events * The importance of not diminishing my optimism and willingness to see multiple perspectives * How fear can limit our thinking and block us from considering positive outcomes * Using imagination to conceive better outcomes, …
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Episode 3 Season 4: The Power of Shame and What to Do About It
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Episode Description Shame is probably the most powerful and deeply rooted core wound we can have, and it's often a result of abuse, neglect, and trauma. In The Power of Shame and What to Do About It, we discuss what shame is, its origins, and the insidious nature of shame, including how it comes from the enemy. This episode discusses the deep power…
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Episode 2 Season 4: Dealing with Uncertainty
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Episode Description Dealing with Uncertainty is something we all deal with. For those of us on the healing path, dealing with difficult emotions, and trying to work through trauma, uncertainty can be even more challenging bring up a lot of anxiety in the body at times. This episode discusses what to do during times of uncertainty from a trauma info…
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Give and Take: The Unconscious Dance of Projections and Introjections
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Show Notes: • Exploring the concepts of projections (unconscious agency) and introjections (unconscious receptivity) from the Stages model • Understanding the split ego state and how it relates to childhood development and trauma • Recognizing unhealthy patterns of being more of a "taker" than a "giver" in relationships and life • Working on recipr…
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This episode is a difficult realization manifest in a long winding investigation into not just a wounding but an uncheck node in my internal system. Using the STAGES model created by Kim Barta and Terri O’Fallen I’ve been able to pinpoint where I need some important work, and how I’ve been undermining myself, misusing my intelligence, and not setti…
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Episode 1 Season 4: Staying on the Healing Path
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Episode Description Welcome to a new season. Staying on the Healing Path starts the new season by sharing with you tips to help you stay on the healing journey. We often think of the healing journey as linear, but it tends to have ebbs, flows, and cycles, even though we move forward overall if we stay on the path. This episode discusses the nature …
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Welcome to Season 4! I'm excited for a new season of Christian Emotional Recovery. This episode includes updates on Season Four of Christian Emotional Recovery and the expenses that go into the podcast for transparency. Ever wonder what goes into making a podcast? When will the new season be out ? What's happening in 2024 on the platform? These que…
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I’m testing Wednesday Wisdom as a series of thought meditations to calm the mind from various angles to focus on presence and breath. If you enjoy this series let me know in the comments below. You can also now book a support session with me if you need more. I’ve been uncovering a Saviorism within myself. I need to prove myself disguised as confid…
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Navigating Victimhood: Transforming Trauma into Triumph
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Relevant Links: * The One-Sided Victim Story: Dive into the complexities of the victim narrative here. * The Victim/Entitled Balancing Act: Explore the balance between victimhood and entitlement here. * Discovering Your Brand Message: Uncover the essence of your brand with this course here. It’s becoming clear to me that our relationship with victi…
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Learning from Whales: How to Adapt, Evolve and Survive Change
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What makes you adaptable? The podcast episode is a wonderful compliment to this prompt, so give it a listen before you journal to see what comes out for you. Also, consider what might hinder your adaptability and what might be in your way. Take 5 minutes to journal unfiltered and share your insights in the comments below! Episode Summary: In this i…
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Finding Purpose Through the Balance of Discipline and Surrender
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In today's episode of DOPEamine, Christian Rivera dives deep into the intricate dance between seeking purpose and the continuous effort to balance discipline with surrender. Purpose, as Christian elaborates, is an ever-evolving quest that shapes our existence, guiding us through the complexities of life. The Quest for PurposeChristian begins by pon…
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Embracing and Creating Emotional Boundaries
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In this new era of "Happy Chemicals," we delve into the foundational topic of emotional boundaries. Join us as we explore the significance of recognizing and setting healthy boundaries for personal growth and mental wellness. Drawing from insights in psychology, the Gene Keys, and personal experiences, we discuss practical ways to establish and mai…
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In my latest video, I reflect on how mental wellness has been a throughline in my life and share my vision for being a "junction box" between people and the therapists, coaches, consultants, and creatives who can support them. Instead of being the expert, I want to diagnose where people are stuck and direct them to the right resources. There's so m…
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Episode 17 Season 3: Don't Make Trauma Your Whole Identity
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Episode Description Don't Make Trauma Your Whole Identity, discusses how trauma survivors have their entire brains rewired when they experience trauma. As a result, when we become aware of what has happened to us and start our healing journey, it can be challenging not to make trauma our entire identity. It's easy to get into a loop of overidentify…
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Episode 16 Season 3: What's the Connection Between Love Languages and Healing Trauma?
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Episode Description What's the Connection Between Love Languages and Healing Trauma? discusses how we can harness the Five Love Languages, based on Gary Chapman's 1992 book of the same name, to cultivate a sense of safety, connection, and practice to help us heal trauma. This episode explains what the five love languages are, how they operate, and …
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Episode 15 Season 3: An Interview With Megan Owen Cox
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For FULL Description, GO HERE. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cHI9NbBGvQg5UbcaQrS-R0HQ9r-fDhwOh8r7K2FNa14/edit?usp=sharing Megan's Bio: Fully-certified since 2012 as a crisis pastoral counselor (MAR, Pastoral Counseling), Megan has been successfully companioning clients all over the country while facilitating their self-growth. She offers cris…
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Episode 14: Season 3: Rethinking Our Thoughts Part II: What Is Learned Helplessness and How Can I Overcome It?
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Rethinking Our Thoughts Part II: What Is Learned Helplessness and How Do I Overcome It? is the second part of a two part series. Last episode, we discussed cognitive distortions and how they contribute to the trauma cycle. Similarly, learned helplessness is "a condition in which a person has a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event …
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I found myself asking about trust in spiritual leaders and why some activate some negative gut responses from me. So I share some of my thoughts on why we can or can't trust certain mentors or leaders and how they may prey on vulnerability. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access t…
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What's the future of Artificial Intelligence? What does it mean for creativity? What does it mean for humans? What does it mean for our collective future? Artificial intelligence is being used to automate tasks that were previously done manually, such as content creation and design work. This allows for faster and more efficient production of templ…
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Episode 13 Season 3: Rethinking Our Thoughts Part I: What Are Cognitive Distortions and How Can I Overcome Them?
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Episode Description Rethinking Our Thoughts Part I: What Are Cognitive Distortions and How Can I Overcome Them? discusses how hope is not just something we have in Christ, but is also something we can cultivate on the healing journey, even if we're feeling hopeless. We learn hope by practicing it daily. Investing in our healing and taking daily ste…
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Episode 12 Season 3: The Power of Hope in Emotional Recovery
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The Power of Hope in Emotional Recovery discusses how hope is not just something we have in Christ, but is also something we can cultivate on the healing journey, even if we're feeling hopeless. We learn hope by practicing it daily. Investing in our healing and taking daily steps toward progress today can give us hope for the future. Think about a …
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Mid-80s Millennial Pathologies and Calming the Nerves
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I'm sharing some of my healing work around the Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style as a Millennial born in the 1980s to immigrant parents. I share how some of us are products of our parents' panic to fit into their Generation's culture and how that led to the millennial pathology of feeling like a bad person. I talk a bit about our access to the wild…
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2023 Podcast Update This unofficial episode includes updates to the platform and podcast. Check out this episode to learn the following: What's new with the podcast Upcoming episodes to the podcast Why I'm taking a *temporary* break from the podcast How you can help the podcast to grow and help more people Upcoming interviews for future podcast epi…
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Episode 11 Season 3: The Connection Between Trauma and Chronic Illness
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Please use this link for episode description and sources. Often, there isn't enough room to include these in this space, so I include links in Google: LINK TO DESCRIPTION, SOURCES, AND RESOURCES https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qnfbc_nUC8cuLecY1_an7JOLRR2O5orI2K4Ip-2g97E/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Acc…
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Exploring The Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style
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I've recently learned that I have a fearful avoidant attachment style and much has been coming out of that. On this episode I process out loud what has been coming from my learning, how that relates to my story, and where I can start to go from here. I also talk a bit about why Millennials are seeking labels so freely. --- Send in a voice message: …
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Redefining Mental Health: Exploring Philosophy and AI's Impact on Humanity
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Introduction Welcome back to Happy Chemicals! I'm CNote, and today I want to share my recent insights into mental health, philosophy, and the implications of artificial intelligence on humanity. Over the years, I've discussed my mental health journey, attempting to differentiate between mental illness and overall well-being. Today, I've reached a n…
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Episode 10 Season 3: Integrating Our Faith and Practice on the Healing Journey
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Episode Description Integrating Our Faith and Practice on the Healing Journey discusses the relationship between daily practices to heal trauma and our relationship with God. While these may not be completely separated, carving out a space for each separately, as much as we're able, is important. The episode also discusses how to use discernment in…
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Ironically making a podcast about how I'm doing too much and burning out often. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribeBy Christian A. Rivera
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Episode 9 Season 3: What's Childhood Emotional Neglect Got to Do With Abandonment Trauma?
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Description: The most downloaded episode in the history of the podcast has been Season 2, Episode 12: Childhood Emotional Neglect: A Hidden Epidemic, so there's a need to understand CEN further. What's Childhood Emotional Neglect Got to Do With Abandonment Trauma? discusses the impact of childhood emotional neglect (CEN) on survivors by exploring t…
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I've spent so long making this podcast with a multi year journey of healing and growth. So what now? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribeBy Christian A. Rivera
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Episode 8 Season 3: Why You Need to Be Gentle With Yourself on This Journey
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Episode Description: Why You Need to Be Gentle With Yourself on This Journey is a talk God put on my heart after encountering so many trauma survivors who struggle with their faith because of harsh treatment from people within the Christian community regarding their struggles. Many people have not only not received compassion, love, and understandi…
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Today I explore power and why we need it and when we don't. Letsgocnote.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribeBy Christian A. Rivera
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Episode 7 Season 3: The Power of Gratitude in Emotional Recovery
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Description: A lot of trauma survivors have been told that they "should just be grateful," as if they can flip a switch, turn off trauma in the body, and suddenly feel grateful. Gratitude for a survivor is more complex than that. We can be grateful, but it needs to be in a way that works with our nervous system, realistic for where we're at, and a …
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Episode 6 Season 3: Inner Child Work: Reparenting Yourself, Reclaiming Your Childhood
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Breakdown of Episode 0:00 Intro 5:16 What Is Inner Child Work and How Can It Help Me? 15:14 The Nature of Inner Child Work 22:28 My Experience With Inner Child Work 6:10 Reparenting Yourself and Allowing God to Reparent Us 34:00 Signs Inner Child Work May Help You 36:12 Inner Child Work Exercises for Healing Episode Resources: Inner Child Healing: …
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