Heal Your Trauma Find Your Voice

Heal Your Trauma Find Your Voice

Do you constantly silence yourself out of fear that your family or coworkers will criticize you or get angry if you speak up? Are you secretly wishing to feel secure and truly loved, but you isolate or stay in broken, unfulfilling relationships because past betrayals have convinced you this is as good as it gets? Did you know that these are all patterns that could be traced back to an old trauma? If you are ready to create relationships built on trust and mutual love, and finally learn to speak up for yourself, revealing your confident voice, you are in the right place! I am here to show you that no matter what you’ve gone through in the past, healing is possible-and you don’t have to do it alone. I’m your host, and trauma survivor, Annie Campanile, PhD. I understand the exhilaration of finally healing from trauma, communicating confidently, and building deeply fulfilling relationships - because I’ve walked that path myself. Over the past 23 years, I’ve helped hundreds of trauma survivors break free from survival mode with my 1:1 coaching programs and workshops. Today they communicate openly, have found self-love, honor their own needs, and enjoy genuine, supportive relationships that bring real fulfillment to their lives. Ready to take action to heal yourself? In this podcast you will find stories of trauma survivors just like you, who’ve gone from chronic self-doubt and survival to self-confidence and thriving. Together, we’ll explore simple yet powerful, actionable steps you can take to heal from past trauma, communicate with confidence, and create relationships that truly uplift you - at work, at home, and in every aspect of your life. Join me, and start empowering yourself to heal your trauma and find your voice - today!

Episodes

May 7, 2025 10 mins

Feel like you're constantly bracing for conflict at work? This episode reveals a simple nervous system reset to help you stay grounded, speak clearly, and break free from the fight response—before it damages your relationships or your career.

Have you ever walked into work already bracing for a fight?
Maybe your jaw clenches before anyone even says a word. Maybe you anticipate conversations, imagining how you’ll defend you...

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Is your work ethic secretly working against you?
When you're the person everyone relies on, it can feel impossible to say No — especially when it feels like your career, reputation, or relationships are on the line.

You take pride in being dependable and driven. But when that strength turns into an unspoken agreement to always do more, it can leave you overworked, under-appreciated, and resentful.

If you're tired of fe...

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Imposter syndrome doesn’t always show up as "I'm a fraud!" — sometimes it’s the quiet voice that wonders, “Do I actually know what I’m doing?”

In this episode, we’re unpacking the hidden ways imposter syndrome lingers, even in people with years of experience and real results behind them. 

Whether you’re starting something new, stepping into leadership, or simply trying to trust yourself more deeply, this is the episode...

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✨ Are your work thoughts still buzzing long after you've “clocked out”?

You close your laptop, but your mind’s still spinning. You try to relax, but you're stuck rehashing that email, that meeting, or that moment you wish you’d handled differently.

In this episode, I dive into a struggle so many of us face: being “off the clock” but mentally still at work. If your evenings are filled with racing thoughts, anxiety, or rehash...

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You know that moment—when your body tenses up before a hard conversation, and suddenly the words don’t come out right... or don’t come out at all?

In this episode, I’m sharing a simple, powerful technique to overcome that.

It's called the 90-Second Reset—and you’ll hear from my client Ally, a nurse practitioner who used it to shift her relationships at work from conflict and tension to confident, clear connection.

We're bust...

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Giving difficult feedback—whether at work or at home—can feel like emotional Jenga: one wrong move and the whole relationship could collapse. But I promise it doesn't have to be that dramatic!

In this episode, I share my powerful, trauma-informed Empowered Feedback Method, which helps you give feedback in a way that honors your truth and also the relationship, whether it's with a colleague, a customer, a partner, or a clos...

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Ever find yourself making snap decisions under pressure, only to regret them later? What if the very speed you pride yourself on is actually sabotaging your success—damaging trust, creating costly mistakes, and leaving you burned out and anxious?

In this episode, I share a simple yet life-changing practice to help you break the cycle of fear-based decision-making and start choosing with confidence, clarity, and ease.

You'll Disc...

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Have you ever felt unsafe or on edge in a relationship — even when you're with someone who truly loves you?

For trauma survivors, trust doesn’t always come naturally. Your nervous system stays stuck in survival mode, bracing for rejection, criticism, or abandonment — even in safe relationships.

In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Christopher Campanile, for a real, vulnerable conversation about why trauma makes it hard t...

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Trust is the foundation of every great relationship—but if trust were simple, we wouldn’t keep repeating the same painful patterns. In this episode, I sit down with my husband, and fellow trauma survivor, Christopher, to explore a different kind of trust—Kindred Trust—where both people feel safe to be themselves without fear of judgment or rejection.

We unpack:

✨ The difference between survival-driven trust and love-driven trust

✨ Why...

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Self-Reliance Feels Safe—But Is It Keeping You Lonely?

You pride yourself on being independent. You don’t need anyone. But if you’re honest, there are moments when self-reliance feels more like loneliness than strength.

That’s Cactus Trust—a trust pattern where keeping people at a distance feels safer than letting them in. It’s why you struggle to ask for help, shut down emotional conversations, and secretly wonder why connection fee...

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Do you find yourself constantly seeking reassurance in relationships—asking if everything’s okay, replaying conversations, or wondering if you did something wrong?

Many trauma survivors have learned to cling to love when it appears, not realizing that their eagerness to bond with a new friend or partner might actually push them away.

In this episode, I unpack Velcro Trust, a trust pattern where the need for reassurance can be overwhe...

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Have you ever promised yourself you wouldn’t trust the "wrong" person again, only to be blindsided when they broke your trust—or walked away? 

Many trauma survivors follow patterns when deciding whether or not someone is trustworthy, not realizing that their perception might be shaped by past wounds rather than present reality.

In this episode, I introduce the three trust patterns that shape all relationships - your key to ...

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When was the last time you found yourself saying “Yes” before you've even finished hearing the request... only to regret it later?

Many trauma survivors have mastered being the "Happy Helper" — always available, always agreeable — not realizing that their automatic Yes isn't just a habit, but a survival response.

In this episode, I introduce you to the Power Pause, your new secret weapon for making thoughtful choi...

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Do you feel run down from being the one everyone counts on — the person who never says no, never asks for help, and keeps it together even when you're running on fumes?

If you're constantly putting others first, ignoring your own needs, and brushing off your body's warning signs, you're not alone. Many trauma survivors fall into this exhausting cycle — priding themselves on being dependable while secretly heading...

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Are you exhausted from spending hours preparing for meetings, only to have your mind go blank and your voice shake when someone questions your expertise?

Many accomplished professionals find themselves frozen in high-stakes moments, their carefully planned words evaporating at the first sign of criticism – not realizing this is actually their body's natural survival response.

In this episode, I share a powerful client story and ...

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Are you constantly scanning others' faces for signs of disappointment, your heart racing as you wonder what you did wrong – even when they insist everything's fine?

Many people dismiss their experiences, thinking, "It wasn't that bad." or "Others have been through worse." — without realizing how these events might still affect them today.

In this episode, I share my personal story of body trauma and...

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Are you exhausted from constantly monitoring others' moods and silencing your own voice, even after achieving professional success?

Many trauma survivors excel in their careers while carrying the invisible weight of unhealed trauma, leaving them stuck in survival mode and unable to speak up with confidence.

In this episode, I share my personal journey with trauma and guide you through three essential steps that can help you shif...

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Are you constantly scanning the room, bracing for criticism even when no one has said a word? Does your heart race at the thought of disappointing someone, leaving your body tense and your mind spinning? If this sounds like you, you might be carrying the invisible weight of trauma, and this podcast is for you.

Hi, I'm Dr. Annie Campanile, Trauma Survivor and Professional Coach. On Heal Your Trauma, Find Your Voice. We explore t...

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