Navigating Trauma Recovery and Lifestyle Design with Sara Miley
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On today's episode, we are speaking with Sara Miley, an experienced crisis advocate and an IFS-informed trauma recovery coach. Sarah is the owner and coach of Full Spring Circle Wellness LLC, the founder and consultant of the Personalized Trauma Healing System, and the host of the Trauma Survivorhood podcast. Join us as Sara shares her journey from trauma survivor to coach and advocate, and dives deep into the intricacies of trauma recovery and lifestyle design.
Sara discusses the importance of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, explaining how this modality helps trauma survivors by addressing their internal parts and fostering healing. She also touches on the significance of self-care and provides practical tools for self-regulation, such as grounding techniques and the use of a sunrise alarm clock for better sleep hygiene.
We explore how lifestyle design can play a crucial role in trauma recovery, addressing various pillars such as sleep, nutrition, socialization, and financial planning. Sara emphasizes the need for a customized approach to healing, tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
Additionally, Sara shares insights on how trauma can manifest physically, leading to chronic pain and other health issues, and highlights the importance of being your own advocate in seeking the right treatments and modalities.
For those navigating relationships post-family neglect or struggling with addiction, Sara offers valuable advice on how to approach these challenges and the importance of finding safe and supportive relationships for healing.
Listeners are encouraged to reach out to Sara for resources, support, and to learn more about her coaching services and the Trauma Survivorhood podcast. Visit Full Circle Wellspring for more information.
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