How I Went from Trauma Response to Miraculous Recovery- A Story of Driving and Toenails | Episode 243

Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery

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A couple of instances have come up in my life recently where I realized how far I have come since recovery. Scenarios that used to trigger an emotional trauma response are replaced with clarity and calmness. And in times like this, I become super appreciative of my recovery. This week’s episode 243 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how I went from trauma response to miraculous recovery- a story of driving and toenails.
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In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing experiences in my life that triggered a dramatic trauma response before getting into recovery and how recovery has allowed me to change physiologically to live a more peaceful life.

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families 12 Step Recovery Fellowship (aka ACA or ACOA)

Episode 17: GUILT AND SHAME

Episode 179: Freedom from the Lie of Shame - You're Not Inherently Flawed

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Chapters

1. How I Went from Trauma Response to Miraculous Recovery- A Story of Driving and Toenails (00:00:00)

2. Barb Nangle shares her story of recovering from a traumatic response while driving on a highway. (00:02:02)

3. Barb Nangle contrasts this reaction with a recent situation where she remained calm and didn't internalize the anger, showing progress in her recovery. (00:03:19)

4. Barb Nangle shares personal experiences of physiological changes in recovery from trauma, including reduced shame. (00:06:36)

5. Barb Nangle shifts from projecting shame onto others to recognizing their comments as external triggers, signaling internal change. (00:08:05)