Courageous Journeys® ~ Impact & healing from childhood trauma

There are many practices needed along the healing journey. All of them help to deprogram a core wound or belief around unworthiness.

True worthiness transcends cognitive acknowledgment; it's an embodied experience—a deeply rooted trust in our inherent value. When we deeply trust in our worth, challenges feel easier to navigate, doubt doesn’t throw us off course, and we feel more equipped… and safe in going after the things we wa...

“Healing is a process” you’ve heard me talk about this many times, but healing is more than just a process, it’s an ongoing practice that unfolds in your daily life. The way you think, the way you process experiences, and the way you challenge old patterns all shape your healing journey.

In this video, we’ll dive into what the practice of healing, what it is, what it looks like, and how to maintain the will to keep practicing. I’ll ...

Not every thought we have is true. In fact, for survivors of childhood trauma, many of the thoughts we have are not based in truth. But, when we’ve grown up in difficult or unsafe environments, it can feel like they are. For childhood trauma survivors, core beliefs are often shaped by experiences of betrayal, pain, and/or neglect. And because these beliefs take root so early, they start to feel like facts. Thoughts like "I’m n...

Healing isn’t just about what we process within ourselves, it’s also about the spaces we exist in. When we feel safe, we can be vulnerable. We can share, reflect, and heal. And when that safety is disrupted it can affect us in ways we may not even realize, making it harder to trust, process, and move forward.In this video, I talk about how people and experiences around us impact our sense of safety and why it’s so important that th...

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So many of us move through life disconnected from our bodies, especially those who’ve experienced interpersonal trauma. And, healing requires us to be able to be IN our bodies while feeling safe and grounded.

This is such a significant part of the healing journey. But, how do you get there?

Like everything on the healing journey, it is a process an...

For survivors of childhood trauma, a sense… a reality, of life being unfair and unjust isn’t a new concept…we lived it. But that deep understanding of injustice can often make the world feel even heavier when we see similar patterns play out on a larger scale.

No matter where you are in the world, we all witness this in both small and much bigger, more impactful ways.

And, I know many of you are feeling the uncertainty, powerlessne...

As a trauma therapist, I've witnessed many individuals get emotional and immediately apologize for expressing their feelings. Even in my own work, when I record videos to share something that I’m passionate about, there are moments I feel emotional too. This brings up an important question… when and how is it okay to share our emotions with others, especially with children.

In this video, I talk about how expressing emotions an...

There are many practices along the healing journey. Some are easier than others. There are some you may have a lot of resistance to. There may even be some that feel unnecessary or impossible.

There is one that is the most significant and, unfortunately, can be the most challenging.

You’ve likely heard me talk about it many times. It’s something that comes up over and over again in my individual work and in general conversations ab...

Have you ever looked at others succeed or experience something meaningful and thought, “I wouldn’t want that” or something similar? Have you ever wondered why? What if this isn’t just a passing, meaningless thought?

This overlooked reaction can actually be a trauma response, especially for childhood trauma survivors, It’s a way to shield ourselves from the risks of rejection, shame, or failure.

In today’s video, I share insights in...

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For many survivors of trauma, there can be a significant difference between being safe and actually feeling safe, the kind of ease that comes from feeling rooted in knowing you will be ok.

That felt sense of safety can be so hard to find, and I know how overwhelming it can feel to even think about exploring and practicing safety.

In ...

Self-doubt has a way of silencing our intuition, leaving us questioning every choice we make. Have you ever felt the weight of ignoring that inner voice, only to face the consequences later?

While you may have learned to ignore your inner knowing (intuition) or doubt what you know to be true or best for you, it’s never too late to reconnect and trust in what your body and heart always knows.

In today’s video, I talk about feeling r...

For some, this time of year… the ending of one and beginning of another, can be a time that feels a bit daunting or disappointing. For others, it is a time of possibility. Or, maybe it’s a little of both with a few other feelings thrown in too.

When you’re on a healing journey, there are often times that feel a little more disappointing or daunting. If you can relate, you’re not alone.

However, feeling those things does not mean th...

Have you ever experienced a moment of success or happiness, only to be immediately overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or the fear that something bad is about to happen?

In today’s video, I’ll talk about what it means to allow yourself to feel good after trauma, how to lean into those moments, and how they play a role in your healing process.

We’ll dive into why connecting to your body in these moments matters, and how it helps you...

ATTENTION - I’ll be holding a FREE Zoom Gathering for women survivors of childhood trauma on December 12th. Learn more and sign up here: https://courageousjourneys.com/f/december-gathering

There are many themes that come up through the healing journey. Guilt is a big one. One that burrows deep inside yet has never been your guilt to carry.

Today I am responding to a question about guilt around not speaking up or reporting the abuse...

ATTENTION - I’ll be holding a FREE Zoom Gathering for women survivors of childhood trauma on December 12th. Learn more and sign up here: https://courageousjourneys.com/f/december-gathering

We’re coming into the holiday season which is often a time of stress and difficulty for survivors of childhood trauma. This year feels particularly challenging for a lot of people.

This time of year often brings up complex feelings for trauma sur...

Healing from trauma isn’t just a mental journey; it’s a physical one, too. We all know the body remembers. 😉 We also carry tension, fear, or numbness in our bodies, often without realizing the extent of it.

In this video, I’ll talk about the benefits of listening to your body as part of the healing journey, offering simple ways to make it feel safer and more comfortable to reconnect.

Reconnecting with your body can open up new pat...

It has been a week since the US election and many of us, especially trauma survivors, women, and marginalized communities, are feeling a variety of feelings, including betrayal and fear of what it means for the future. If this resonates, this video is for you.

In this video, I share my struggle to maintain hope while acknowledging the very real grief and fear many of us are feeling. We'll discuss how to navigate these challenging e...

Does the thought of taking a rest day fill you with anxiety? Do you find yourself making excuses to avoid self-care, or feeling like you're being selfish when you do something nice for yourself? That knot in your stomach when you try to prioritize your own needs isn't random - it's a response rooted in trauma. Today, we're exploring why self-care can feel uncomfortable, scary, or even wrong for trauma survivors.

In today’s video, I...

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While trauma doesn't discriminate by gender, the way we talk about it often does. Today's video is a heartfelt message to all male survivors of sexual abuse who might feel isolated or unsure if healing spaces are meant for them too.

I'm sharing important insights about male survivorship, addressing common concerns, and discussing resources specifically designed for men's healing journeys.