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December 18, 2024 46 mins

In this episode Nicoleta is talking about trauma and happiness with Akilah Riley-Richardson, clinical trauma therapist from Trinidad and Tobaggo.

Happiness in living aligned with own values

Trauma and the relationship with happiness 

Understanding own value in the world

How to erect proper psychological boundaries

Moving through rough patches in life

From true pain to authenticity

Receiving validation for our internal experiences

The relationships we choose and choose not

When trauma and pain make you a better friend

Why we are all on the same path 

The calling for a particular profession

Sitting with people that feel deep trauma

Why you are worth being here

The systemic trauma of marginalised people 

Grief and self-compassion are immensely important

About your relational privilege

Various tools in healing trauma

The challenge of living in the now

 

Connect with Akilah here:

https://akilahrileyrichardson.com/

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