Wk. 11 Military Trauma: “The Power of Peer Support: Why You’re Not Meant to Heal Alone”

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Get Trauma Informed, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding explores the transformative role of peer support in long-term trauma recovery. Trauma can make us feel isolated, unseen, and unsafe, but connection changes everything.

You’ll discover:

• How peer support rewires your beliefs about safety, belonging, and worth.
  
  
  
• The neuroscience of co-regulation and why your nervous system needs safe people to fully recover.
  
  
  
• A biblical reflection from Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 reminding us that “two are better than one” in the journey of restoration.
  
  
  
• How to choose healthy communities and distance yourself from toxic influences that hinder your recovery.
  
  
  

This is your reminder that you were never meant to recover alone and that the right community can become your lifeline.

Timestamps & Key Takeaways

0:04 — The Power of Peer Support
 Why validation and shared experiences help dissolve shame and break isolation.

3:40 — The Neuroscience of Safe Belonging
 We are wired for co-regulation — calming in the presence of grounded, non-judgmental people.

4:51 — Biblical Perspective
 Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 affirms that God sends people to help us rise when we fall.

5:14 — Choosing the Right People
 Healthy communities are essential; replace toxic influences with safe, positive support systems.

5:38 — Reflective Prompt
 Consider the spaces where you feel safe, seen, and supported — and where you need more of that connection.

Your Next Step: Join a Loving, Supportive Recovery Community

Recovery is hard work, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Oasis Wellness Centers, we create safe spaces for trauma Survivors and Thrivers to connect, share, and grow together.

If you’re ready for ongoing encouragement, guided recovery tools, and a faith-fueled, non-judgmental support circle, join us inside our All Things Recovery Patreon community. You’ll get access to:

• Weekly connection and support calls
  
  
  
• Recovery tools, journal prompts, and affirmations
  
  
  
• A safe, loving community that truly “gets it”
  
  
  

💛 Join today and start recovering one breath at a time: Patreon — All Things Recovery

Reflection Prompt:
 Who in your life offers you a safe space to recover, and where might you need more of that support?

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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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