From Trauma to Triumph

EP #331 - From Trauma to Triumph, an interview with podcaster, Caroline Rena

So here I am, ready to dive into another fascinating conversation. I am excited to welcome my guest, Caroline Rena.

In this chat Caroline, host of the podcast Awakening Soul Divinity, has an extraordinary story to share. It's a journey of transformation—from who she thought she was, or who she pretended to be, to the empowered woman she is today.

In this empowering conversation, Caroline opens up about her past, including her time in the military, and how she eventually tapped into her divine gifts, which are now at the heart of her life’s work.

Here’s a powerful excerpt from what Caroline shares in the episode:

"For me, I’ve come to recognize that, on some level, I chose this journey—and the military is part of that story. So is my childhood. I joined the military to make my father proud. I never saw combat, but my trauma came from working in the medical field within the military. That’s where I experienced military sexual trauma and harassment. My boss, my commander—they were part of that trauma. At the time, I didn’t have the self-confidence or self-esteem to stand up for myself."

She goes on to share how that trauma seeped into her personal life. And she also shares her story of the toxic relationship she had with her first husband, who turned out to be a narcissist.

Caroline emphasizes that healing isn’t just emotional—it’s physical too. She had to learn to reconnect with her body through practices like somatic healing in order to truly begin her recovery.

We also explored an important topic: what happens when we feel called to heal others. Caroline reminds us that the real work begins with healing ourselves. In fact, the only person you can truly heal is yourself. That healing has to start within. Only then can you begin to fully accept and love the people in your life.

To take a listen to Caroline's podcast visit: CarolineRena.com/awakening-soul-divinity-podcast

To visit Caroline's website visit: CarolineRena.com

To learn more about Somatic Healing I invite you to listen to a podcast I did with Somatic Healer, Scott Clover: EmpoweringChatsWithSusanBurrell.podbean.com/e/revealing-the-hidden-layers/

To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com