S1 E 28. My Father Left Taking My Confidence and Voice With Him

In this deeply personal episode of That Was The Moment..., Dr. Amanda Chan shares how her father’s abandonment in childhood left her without a voice—both literally and figuratively. What followed was a long journey of self-discovery, emotional healing, and a profound understanding of the nervous system’s role in trauma.

Now a chiropractor focusing on nervous system regulation, Dr. Chan explains how the body holds onto emotional pain and how triggers, people-pleasing, and physical symptoms are often rooted in unresolved trauma.

She opens up about the healing power of community, the balance between self-care and parenting, and how finding grace in difficult moments helped her reclaim her voice and confidence.

 

This episode is a raw and inspiring look at how trauma impacts our identity—and how we can rise from it with compassion, science, and support.

 

Keywords: childhood trauma, abandonment, nervous system, voice loss, emotional healing, parenting balance, chiropractic care, personal growth, self-expression, community support

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