AMT 026: Healing by the Power of Gratitude Amy Oestreicher

Soulpreneur sisters, are you or have you ever struggled to see the light in a difficult situation? Are you someone who has experienced anomalous trauma and felt alone in healing emotionally and physically?

In today's Astrid Mueller Talks feature, I speak with Amy Oestreicher, an accomplished artist, writer, TEDex presenter, and PTSD peer to peer specialist. Amy shares her experience with anomalous trauma, as well as the emotional & physical challenges it brought for her and her family. After spending months in a coma and waking up in a hospital, she endured an extensive recovery and was unable to eat or drink for 6 years. In sharing her story, Amy expands on her process to reflect on how art & gratitude supported her healing process and shaped her present-day being.

This feature delves DEEP and Amy's vulnerability is awe-inspiring. By creating and producing art, she's able to bring light into the lives of many who have experienced anomalous trauma.

Key points in this episode:

• Amy's hospital story
• The challenges of not being able to consume food or water for years
• Coping mechanisms Amy developed in the face of adversity
• The healing power of creating and manifesting art
• Cultivating gratitude as medicine and a survival skill
• How to escape negative thinking traps while processing emotions
• The importance of feeling supported in times of hardship
• And so much more!