Episode Summary
In this powerful opening to the Mini Trauma Recovery Talks: Domestic Violence & Trauma Recovery Series, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding helps survivors and supporters understand why leaving an abusive situation doesn’t automatically mean the trauma is gone.
Trauma is not just about what happened — it’s about how those experiences reshaped your body, brain, and spirit. Liz explains how the “trauma loop” keeps survivors stuck in cycles of triggers, fear, and shame, and how awareness becomes the first step to breaking free.
Drawing from The Bottleneck Breakthrough Method and scripture, Liz reminds listeners that God’s plan was never for us to live in fear. True recovery is a process of renewing the mind and learning to feel safe again — one breath at a time.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
- What trauma really means in the context of domestic violence
- Why the body struggles to recognize safety after leaving abuse
- How to identify and break the “trauma loop”
- Why awareness is the first step in The Bottleneck Breakthrough Method
- How faith and renewal of the mind lead to lasting peace
- A simple reflection exercise to begin redefining what safety means today
Scripture References:
- Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.”
- Isaiah 61:1 — “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted.”
- Romans 12:2 — “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Reflective Prompt:
🪞 What does safety mean to me now — and what would it take for my body to believe it?
Resources Mentioned:
- 📘 Pathway to Trauma Recovery book
- 🪞 Pathway to Trauma Recovery Journal
- 🌿 All Things Recovery Patreon Community — Faith-based trauma recovery support and reflection resources
Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath. Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility. I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast.
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