Episode Summary:
This week on The Warrior Within, Liz Blanding dives into the complicated and often misunderstood world of trauma triggers and flashbacks. With honesty and compassion, she explains how the body remembers what the mind tries to forget. Whether you're a military veteran or civilian survivor of CPTSD, this episode provides insight, validation, and practical strategies to navigate flashbacks and build a sense of safety.
Key Topics Covered:
- What is a trigger? Understanding how the nervous system reacts to sensory reminders
- Flashbacks: Why they feel real and what they mean
- How the brain responds: Amygdala, hippocampus, and fear responses
- Stories from Liz's own trauma recovery journey
- Practical grounding tools for immediate emotional safety
- Scripture reflection: Psalm 56:3
- Reflection prompt: "What has my body been trying to protect me from?"
Call to Action:
Join the Warrior Within recovery program at oasiswellnessctrs.com to continue your journey with guided support, journaling prompts, and spiritual healing tools.
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.
Contact us at:
http://oasiswellnessctrs.com
https://oasiswellnessctrs.com/blog/blog
https://oasiswellnessctrs.com/contact
https://linktr.ee/dlblanding
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