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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