Take Control of Your Life: A Toolkit for Healing

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<p>In this episode, I’m making the topic of trauma easier to understand by taking you step by step through my recent revelation that I was struggling with past trauma.</p><p> </p><p>I was one of those people who thought I didn’t have trauma. And you may be like that too.</p><p> </p><p>But if you have trouble managing emotions, expressing your feelings, dealing with upset, you go on edge easily, you have trouble focusing, or you struggle with anything like anxiety….</p><p> </p><p>This will be very eye opening.</p><p> </p><p>The words “trauma” and “nervous system” are thrown around like candy online.</p><p> </p><p>I want to share the profound things that I’ve learned about both topics and how I’ve started to address and heal the trauma in my nervous system.</p><p> </p><p>This episode is personal, it’s important, and tactical, and most of all – it’s packed with tools you can start using right now.</p><p> </p><p>I hope this episode opens your eyes in the way that it did mine, and makes you not only understand this topic – but yourself a little bit better.</p><p> </p><p>And, to go deeper, I have a free 9-page workbook for you that serves as a companion to this episode to help you with your own healing.</p><p> </p><p>Just <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/calm">click here</a> to access it. </p><p> </p><p>And, this episode covers sensitive material, including discussion of trauma and sexual assault. If this topic isn’t for you right now – please skip this episode.</p><p> </p><p>Xo Mel </p><p> </p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><p><br /><br /> </p><ul><li>0:58: This episode is one of the most important I’ve ever created because of the powerful impact these learnings have had on my life. It will be the same for you.</li><li>7:40: What is trauma anyway?</li><li>8:40: Do you recognize yourself in these signs of past trauma?</li><li>10:00: Getting honest: my personal story.</li><li>21:15: What happens to me when I hear the sound of crunchy snow (and how this applies to you).</li><li>24:00: Do you have to remember trauma to heal from it?</li><li>30:30: If I have little-T trauma, does that mean my parents are to blame?</li><li>34:40: This is what your nervous system is (and it’s not what I used to think).</li><li>43:15: Here’s why your triggers were helpful then and why they’re not now.</li><li>50:00: How can you get yourself out of survival mode and start to focus again?</li><li>54:00: The difference between your two nervous systems.</li><li>56:30: Six takeaways to help you switch from fight or flight to rest and recovery</li></ul><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer">Disclaimer</a></p><p> </p><p>If you uncover or have a history of trauma, consider enlisting the support of a trained therapist. This podcast episode and the companion workbook are not meant to be a substitute for therapeutic support.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>