Alexis Leigh shares her powerful journey from living what appeared to be a perfect life to confronting childhood trauma and finding true purpose through writing her book "Pain is a Portal to Beauty."
• Hearing a voice in the woods telling her, "If you die today, your life will have been a tragedy," became her pivotal turning point
• Recognizing how childhood trauma with her mother's death from addiction and abandonment created deep-seated patterns in her adult relationships
• Understanding how coping mechanisms like achievement and people-pleasing serve to avoid confronting buried pain
• Learning to validate ourselves rather than seeking external validation from partners or others
• Discovering hidden parts of ourselves (creativity, strength, joy) that emerge after facing our deepest wounds
• Breaking generational trauma cycles by healing our own wounds through journaling and internal dialogue
• Finding the courage to let go of what no longer serves us, even when it feels safe
• Trusting our inner wisdom rather than constantly seeking answers outside ourselves
If this episode has touched you, find Alexis Leigh at alexisleigh.com and pick up her book "Pain is a Portal to Beauty" to continue your own healing journey.
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