Breaking Trauma Cycles: A Roundtable on Healing, Triggers, and Choosing Growth

In this roundtable episode of Through the Rough, Sam, Lindsay, and their guest Lo sit down to have a raw, open conversation about trauma—what it really is, how it shows up in everyday life, and the patterns it creates in us long after childhood. Together, they explore the triggers that still rise up, how they recognize when trauma—not their present self—is in control, and what it takes to stop passing those wounds onto others.

From childhood experiences of instability and survival to the challenges of adult life, this discussion dives into recognizing old cycles, learning to walk away, and choosing healthier responses. The message is clear: trauma may live in us, but it doesn’t have to define us.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of old wounds, or wondered how to break free from inherited pain, this conversation offers honesty, perspective, and hope.