In this episode, we explore avoidance—not as laziness or weakness, but as a survival habit rooted in fear, pain, and self-protection. Whether it shows up as procrastination, emotional numbing, or disappearing from relationships, avoidance always has something to say. The question is: are we ready to listen?

#Avoidance #EmotionalAvoidance #MentalHealthPodcast #TraumaResponse #HealingJourney #InnerWork #SelfAwareness #NervousSystemHealing #TherapyTalk #RecoveryPodcast #EmotionalHealing #ShadowWork #BreakTheCycle

sources:

https://beatanxiety.me/a-journey-through-anxious-attachment-love-avoidance-and-depression/

https://www.tiktok.com/@autumnactingup/video/7148584984285039915

https://www.reddit.com/r/DecidingToBeBetter/comments/16ymgzs/my_therapist_has_taught_me_how_much_i_use/

https://sandiegoinstruments.com/what-are-the-two-types-of-avoidance-learning/

In this episode, we explore complex trauma—the kind that doesn’t come from one moment, but from many. We talk about how it shapes the nervous system, relationships, and identity—and what healing can look like when the pain is layered, quiet, and long-lasting.

#ComplexTrauma #CPTSD #TraumaHealing #MentalHealthPodcast #NervousSystemHealing #InnerChildHealing #RecoveryJourney #EmotionalHealing #TraumaAwareness #ComplexPTSDRecovery #TherapyTalk #HealingFromWithin #MentalHealthMatters

In this episode, we gently explore the quiet, heavy emotions of shame and guilt—the stories we carry, the voices we internalize, and the difference between feeling regret and feeling unworthy. Healing begins not by pushing these feelings away, but by bringing them into the light.#ShameAndGuilt

#HealingFromShame #EmotionalHealing #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthPodcast

#InnerHealing #LettingGoOfGuilt #ShameResilience #SelfCompassion #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryJourney #TherapyTalk #BreakTheStigma #ShadowWork #HealingFromWithin

In this episode, we explore the hidden strategies our minds use to protect us—defense mechanisms. From denial to projection, we uncover how these unconscious patterns shape our reactions, relationships, and recovery. Recognizing them is the first step toward deeper self-awareness and emotional freedom.

#DefenseMechanisms #MentalHealthPodcast #TraumaHealing #EmotionalAwareness #InnerWork #SelfDefensePatterns #Psychoeducation #RecoveryJourney #TherapyTalk #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingTheMind #ShadowWork

sources:

https://suzemaclainepont.com/24-february-2025-defense-mechanisms-trauma/

https://www.projectrenew.co/post/breaking-the-chains-of-trauma-strategies-for-nurses-to-move-forward

https://phs.phoenix.k12.or.us/uploaded/faculty/Cornet_curriculum/Cornet_PSYCH_curriculum/Defense_Mechanisms.pdf

https://namialbuquerque.org/facing-the-aftermath-of-abuse-my-ongoing-journey-towards-healing/

Welcome to today’s episode, where we take a closer look at Antisocial Personality Disorder—one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized conditions in mental health. We're going beyond the stereotypes to explore the reality behind the diagnosis, the impact it has on people’s lives, and what it really means to live with or understand ASPD.

#AntisocialPersonalityDisorder #ASPD #MentalHealthAwareness #PersonalityDisorders #UnderstandingASPD #MentalHealthPodcast #PsychologyTalk #StigmaFree #BehindTheDiagnosis #MentalHealthMatters #ClusterB #TraumaAndPersonality #MisunderstoodMind #PsychopathyAwareness #DarkPsychology

sources:

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg77/evidence/full-guideline-242104429

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.09.15.23295625v1.full.pdf

https://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/scao_library/documents/eFile%20Support/6b-McMahon-Cluster-B-Personality-Disorders.pdf

https://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/scao_library/documents/eFile%20Support/6b-McMahon-Cluster-B-Personality-Disorders.pdf

In this episode, we explore the truth addiction tries to cover—emotions too heavy to hold, stories we were never allowed to tell, and pain that went unseen. Recovery isn’t just about stopping a behavior; it’s about uncovering what was buried beneath it.

#AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaHealing #RecoveryJourney #WhatAddictionHides #BeneathAddiction #SoberLiving #HealingFromWithin #EmotionalHealth #RecoveryStories #AddictionAwareness #ShadowWork #InnerHealing #BreakTheStigma

sources:

https://dusunenadamdergisi.org/storage/upload/pdfs/1614849083-en.pd

fhttps://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/anger_management_manual_508_compliant.pdf

https://cpsm.mb.ca/assets/PrescribingPracticesProgram/Emotions,%20Anxiety,%20and%20Addiction.pdf

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/making_the_connection_trauma_substance_abuse.pdf

In this episode, we explore attachment styles—how they’re formed, how they impact our relationships, and how understanding them can lead to healing. Whether you're anxious, avoidant, secure, or unsure, this conversation offers insight, compassion, and tools for deeper connection.

sources:

https://cumbria.gov.uk/elibrary/content/internet/537/6942/6944/6954/42191163326.pdf

https://www.ocd.pitt.edu/sites/default/files/Parent_Guides/Foster-Parents/Attachment%20Foster%20Parent%20Guide.pdf

https://www.child-encyclopedia.com/pdf/expert/attachment/according-experts/attachment-early-age-0-5-and-its-impact-childrens-development

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ805609.pdf

#AttachmentStyles #MentalHealthPodcast #AddictionRecovery #RelationshipAdvice #EmotionalHealing #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery #SelfAwareness #InnerChildWork #TherapyTalk #SecureAttachment #AnxiousAttachment #AvoidantAttachment #MentalHealthMatters #RecoverySupport

Histrionic traits are often misunderstood. What if the need for attention was once a way to feel safe? In this episode, we explore the trauma roots behind dramatic behavior.

sources:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9743-histrionic-personality-disorder

https://healtreatmentcenters.com/mental-health/attention-seeking-behavior/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10084191/

#HistrionicPersonality #TraumaResponse #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalHealing #PersonalityDisorders #BrainBodyRecovery #InnerChildHealing #TraumaInformed #CPTSD #PsychologicalTrauma