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This episode contains major life updates, exciting business news, and a bittersweet podcast announcement featuring Trauma Survivorhood host, Sara Miley - an IFS-informed lifestyle design and trauma healing coach.

TOPICS:
- Vision and mission and joy of hosting this podcast
- Honoring myself and my current bandwidth
- Upcoming shifts and changes in my personal life
- Exciting coaching and lifestyle design news
- Business structure changes, including new alignments coming soon
- Shifting to audio for the future
- Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
- Trainings, educational additions, and the entire trajectory of my life
- Travel, my wanderlust heart, and my landing goal
- Why Colorado rocks and more
- Personalized Trauma Healing System™ - scholarships now available!
- Always offering sliding scale/needs based cost reductions
- Make sure you follow on IG to stay up to date
- Tons of new interviews of mine on my Media Page
- Open to continuing to collaborate on other people's shows
- Personalized Trauma Healing System™ - free assessment available
- Free nervous system regulation guide available on my site
- $150 off any & all packages from now through October 31st - schedule a Discovery Call to learn more and get coupon code!

MY CURRENT FAVE RESOURCES:
1. Internal Family Systems (IFS) - yes, still!
2. Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
3. Hypnotherapy
4. Writing my memoir
5. Healthy movement
6. New trauma trainings and courses that grow my knowledge so I can help more people

STAY CONNECTED LINKS:
1. Website
2. Instagram
3. Buzzsprout (Podcast audio home)
4. Facebook
5. YouTube channel
6. FREE No-obligation Discovery Call
7. Purchase a package
8. My media OneSheet for guesting
9. PTHS free assessmen

Support the Show.

Trauma Survivorhood is hosted by Sara Miley, CTRC-A, IFS - an IFS-informed certified trauma recovery coach with her own private practice called Full Circle Wellspring LLC. For one-to-one coaching, IFS guidance, classes, and more - visit: www.fullcirclewellspring.com

To learn more about coachsulting and the Personalized Trauma Healing System™:
www.personalizedtraumahealingsystem.com

Like and Follow for latest news and promotions:
https://www.instagram.com/coachsaramiley
www.facebook.com/fullcirclewellspring

For all past episodes, check out the Trauma Survivorhood’s podcast home: www.traumasurvivorhoodpodcast.com

For all the episode videos, check out:
www.youtube.com/@fullcirclewellspring

© 2024 Trauma Survivorhood with Sara Miley and Full Circle Wellspring LLC

Host's Note - if you'd like to watch this interview, check out the YouTube video.

This episode features our guest, Becky Garrison, MDiv, MSW – an author and satirist examines spiritual narcissism, gaslighting in the church, and religious trauma.

TOPICS COVERED:
- Their Journey – Becky’s journey from trauma to healing is a testament to resilience and courage. After enduring significant challenges and pain, she embarked on a path of self-discovery and recovery. Through therapy, personal growth, and the support of a caring community, she transformed her suffering into strength. Each step forward, whether small or large, became a victory, leading her to a place of empowerment and hope. Her story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible and that with perseverance and support, one can reclaim their life and thrive.
- Definitions and types of trauma and abuse
- The impact of trauma and abuse on mental health and daily life
- Narcissism and spiritual abuse
- Abuse and trauma in the church
- Recognizing signs of trauma and abuse
- How trauma can manifest differently in individuals
- The importance of storytelling in healing
- The role of professional help
- Self-help strategies and resources for survivors

GUEST RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Book “Rethinking Narcissism”
2. EMDR
3. Speaking out and Finding healthy communities

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR GUEST:
1. Website
2. IG
3. FB
4. LinkedIn
5. Book “Roger Williams’ Little Book of Virtues”
6. Book “Distilled in Washington: A History”

TAGS: #traumarecovery #traumarecoverycoach #traumahealing #healingfromtrauma #traumasurvivor #survivorhood #ifs #healingispossible #traumasurvivorhood #personalizedtraumahealingsystem #fullcirclewellspring #saramiley #cptsd #ptsd #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery #churchtrauma #spiritualtrauma #pastorabuse #narcissism #EmotionalHealing #OvercomingAbuse #Resilience #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #SupportAndHealing #Empowerment #RecoveryStories #HopeAndHealing #TraumaSurvivor #HealingTogether #MentalWellness

Support the Show.

Trauma Survivorhood is hosted by Sara Miley, CTRC-A, IFS - an IFS-informed certified trauma recovery coach with her own private practice called Full Circle Wellspring LLC. For one-to-one coaching, IFS guidance, classes, and more - visit: www.fullcirclewellspring.com

To learn more about coachsulting and the Personalized Trauma Healing System™:
www.personalizedtraumahealingsystem.com

Like and Follow for latest news and promotions:
https://www.instagram.com/coachsaramiley
www.facebook.com/fullcirclewellspring

For all past episodes, check out the Trauma Survivorhood’s podcast home: www.traumasurvivorhoodpodcast.com

For all the episode videos, check out:
www.youtube.com/@fullcirclewellspring

© 2024 Trauma Survivorhood with Sara Miley and Full Circle Wellspring LLC

Host's Note - if you'd like to watch this interview, check out the YouTube video.

This episode features our guest, Rita Bliven, author of “Canyons & Fireworks” which details her lifelong journey of healing from an extreme avoidant attachment style.

TOPICS COVERED:
- Their Journey – Rita shares her lifelong journey of healing from an avoidant attachment style caused by an international parental kidnapping. Join us as we delve into her story of love, loss, and ultimately, triumph.
- Understanding Attachment Theory
- The Long Road to Healing
- The role of professional counseling in her healing journey
- Reconnecting with Her Roots
- he healing power of reconnecting with her heritage
- Practical Advice for Healing from Attachment Trauma
- The role of self-love and self-acceptance in the healing process
- The process of writing during the Covid-19 pandemic

GUEST RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Book “Hiding From Love”
2. The Christian Counseling she received as a teenager
3. Meditation – helped her with powerful self-discovery and finding out who she really is

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR GUEST:
1. Website
2. Blog
3. IG
4. FB
5. X
6. YouTube

TAGS: #traumarecovery #traumarecoverycoach #traumahealing #healingfromtrauma #traumasurvivor #survivorhood #ifs #healingispossible #traumasurvivorhood #personalizedtraumahealingsystem #fullcirclewellspring #saramiley #cptsd #ptsd #TraumaSurvivorhood #AttachmentTheory #HealingJourney #AvoidantAttachment #ParentalKidnapping #MentalHealth #IdentityReclamation #TraumaRecovery #Intimacy #SelfLove #SelfAcceptance #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingFromTrauma #IFSInformed #PodcastEpisode #CanyonsAndFireworks #RitaBlivin #SarahMiley #Counseling #MentalHealthSupport

Support the Show.

Trauma Survivorhood is hosted by Sara Miley, CTRC-A, IFS - an IFS-informed certified trauma recovery coach with her own private practice called Full Circle Wellspring LLC. For one-to-one coaching, IFS guidance, classes, and more - visit: www.fullcirclewellspring.com

To learn more about coachsulting and the Personalized Trauma Healing System™:
www.personalizedtraumahealingsystem.com

Like and Follow for latest news and promotions:
https://www.instagram.com/coachsaramiley
www.facebook.com/fullcirclewellspring

For all past episodes, check out the Trauma Survivorhood’s podcast home: www.traumasurvivorhoodpodcast.com

For all the episode videos, check out:
www.youtube.com/@fullcirclewellspring

© 2024 Trauma Survivorhood with Sara Miley and Full Circle Wellspring LLC

Host's Note - if you'd like to watch this interview, check out the YouTube video.

This episode features our guest, Tracy Hannigan, a qualified sleep therapist who works exclusively with adults who suffer with insomnia using evidence-based practices to help people recover from longstanding sleep issues.

TOPICS COVERED:
- Their Journey – Tracy Hannigan, a sleep therapist, embarked on her journey after experiencing chronic insomnia herself. Following the death of her husband, Tracy's insomnia persisted for years, prompting her to explore evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Her background in psychology and community mental health equipped her to integrate psychological insights into her practice.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACTI)
- Importance of restructuring routines
- The role of values-based choices
- Acceptance in managing insomnia
- Managing Sleep-Related Trauma
- Personal and Cultural Perspectives
- Practical Tips for Better Sleep

GUEST RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Therapy & support from people who wouldn’t let her stay stuck in the negative but asked “Okay, now what?”
2. Nature – finding time to disconnect by reconnecting to the outdoors

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR GUEST:
1. Website
2. FB
3. IG
4. YouTube

TAGS: #traumarecovery #traumarecoverycoach #traumahealing #healingfromtrauma #traumasurvivor #survivorhood #ifs #healingispossible #traumasurvivorhood #personalizedtraumahealingsystem #fullcirclewellspring #saramiley #cptsd #ptsd #InsomniaHelp #SleepTherapy #CBTI #ACT #MentalHealthAwareness #SleepWell #TherapistLife #SleepDisorders #PsychologicalInsights #EvidenceBasedTherapy #SleepScience #MindfulnessForSleep #HealthySleepHabits #TherapyWorks #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #SleepClinic #TherapistSupport #SleepResearch #SleepMedicine #StressManagement

Support the Show.

Trauma Survivorhood is hosted by Sara Miley, CTRC-A, IFS - an IFS-informed certified trauma recovery coach with her own private practice called Full Circle Wellspring LLC. For one-to-one coaching, IFS guidance, classes, and more - visit: www.fullcirclewellspring.com

To learn more about coachsulting and the Personalized Trauma Healing System™:
www.personalizedtraumahealingsystem.com

Like and Follow for latest news and promotions:
https://www.instagram.com/coachsaramiley
www.facebook.com/fullcirclewellspring

For all past episodes, check out the Trauma Survivorhood’s podcast home: www.traumasurvivorhoodpodcast.com

For all the episode videos, check out:
www.youtube.com/@fullcirclewellspring

© 2024 Trauma Survivorhood with Sara Miley and Full Circle Wellspring LLC

Host's Note - if you'd like to watch this interview, check out the YouTube video.

This episode features our guests, Itto & Mekiya Outini, who are a married couple and founding editors of DateKeepers – an international media platform – and co-authors of Itto’s soon-to-be-released memoir “Blindness is the Light of My Life”.

TOPICS COVERED:
- Their Journey – Itto and Mekiya Outini's journey is a powerful story of overcoming adversity and finding solace in storytelling. Itto, from Morocco, endured severe abuse and the loss of her parents, yet she pursued education late and became a successful journalist and Fulbright Scholar. Mekiya, raised in an isolated and abusive environment, struggled with depression but found purpose in literature. They met at a Fulbright Scholars dinner in the U.S., bonding over their love of storytelling. Together, they founded Datekeepers, an international media platform, and supported each other's literary endeavors. Their relationship, built on mutual support, helped them heal from their pasts and thrive creatively.
- Finding Love and Connection
- The role of love and mutual support in healing
- The power of storytelling and education
- Impact of Education and Storytelling
- The power of stories in overcoming trauma
- Resilience and Self-Love
- Learning to love oneself

GUEST RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Mekiya: Reading books immersively.
2. Itto: Reading, writing, and letting go of toxicity when necessary

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR GUEST:
1. Website
2. Itto LinkedIn
3. Meyika LinkedIn
4. DateKeepers LinkedIn

TAGS: #traumarecovery #traumarecoverycoach #traumahealing #healingfromtrauma #traumasurvivor #survivorhood #ifs #healingispossible #traumasurvivorhood #personalizedtraumahealingsystem #fullcirclewellspring #saramiley #cptsd #ptsd #JournalismLife #WriterCommunity #FulbrightScholar #SteinbeckFellow #McdowellFellow #MemoirWriting #EssayCollection #ComicNovel #InternationalMedia #BlindnessIsTheLightOfMyLife #Storytellers #BooksAreLife #ResilienceJourney #CulturalAmbassador #LanguageSchool

Support the Show.

Trauma Survivorhood is hosted by Sara Miley, CTRC-A, IFS - an IFS-informed certified trauma recovery coach with her own private practice called Full Circle Wellspring LLC. For one-to-one coaching, IFS guidance, classes, and more - visit: www.fullcirclewellspring.com

To learn more about coachsulting and the Personalized Trauma Healing System™:
www.personalizedtraumahealingsystem.com

Like and Follow for latest news and promotions:
https://www.instagram.com/coachsaramiley
www.facebook.com/fullcirclewellspring

For all past episodes, check out the Trauma Survivorhood’s podcast home: www.traumasurvivorhoodpodcast.com

For all the episode videos, check out:
www.youtube.com/@fullcirclewellspring

© 2024 Trauma Survivorhood with Sara Miley and Full Circle Wellspring LLC

Host's Note - if you'd like to watch this interview, check out the YouTube video.

This episode features our guest, Ania Hamala, a Polish immigrant and childhood trauma survivor, who is now a spiritual mentor, integrator, and plant medicine facilitator helping others align to their highest potential.

TOPICS COVERED:
- Their Journey – Ania Hamala's journey from Poland to the U.S. involved significant early family responsibilities due to her father's accident. Starting a corporate career at 17, she eventually faced burnout and embarked on a global quest for self-discovery. This transformative journey led her to explore healing modalities, align with her purpose, and help others do the same. Ania is now a best-selling author and founder of Expansion Alchemy, where she empowers people to manifest their desires through self-love, spiritual awakening, and entrepreneurship.
- Early life trauma and rapid maturation due to family responsibilities
- Discovery of yoga, meditation, breathwork, EFT tapping, and other modalities
- Transition to facilitating plant medicine ceremonies
- Personal healing experiences and insights
- Western Medicine vs. Alternative Modalities
- Somatic Practices for Trauma Survivors

GUEST RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. EFT Tapping
2. Ayahuasca
3. Breathwork
4. Finding out what works for YOU personally (which is often multiple things)\

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR GUEST:
1. Website
2. Website
3. IG
4. LinkedIn

TAGS: #traumarecovery #traumarecoverycoach #traumahealing #healingfromtrauma #traumasurvivor #survivorhood #ifs #healingispossible #traumasurvivorhood #personalizedtraumahealingsystem #fullcirclewellspring #saramiley #cptsd #ptsd #PolishAmerican #CorporateCareer #SelfDiscoveryJourney #HealingModalities #PurposeAlignment #ManifestYourDesires #ExpansionAlchemy #SelfLoveJourney #SpiritualAwakening #EntrepreneurshipJourney

Support the Show.

Trauma Survivorhood is hosted by Sara Miley, CTRC-A, IFS - an IFS-informed certified trauma recovery coach with her own private practice called Full Circle Wellspring LLC. For one-to-one coaching, IFS guidance, classes, and more - visit: www.fullcirclewellspring.com

To learn more about coachsulting and the Personalized Trauma Healing System™:
www.personalizedtraumahealingsystem.com

Like and Follow for latest news and promotions:
https://www.instagram.com/coachsaramiley
www.facebook.com/fullcirclewellspring

For all past episodes, check out the Trauma Survivorhood’s podcast home: www.traumasurvivorhoodpodcast.com

For all the episode videos, check out:
www.youtube.com/@fullcirclewellspring

© 2024 Trauma Survivorhood with Sara Miley and Full Circle Wellspring LLC

Host's Note - if you'd like to watch this interview, check out the YouTube video.

This episode features our guest, Terry Tucker, an author, cancer survivor, and motivational, mindset, and self-development speaker bringing perspective of hope and a message of resilience.

TOPICS COVERED:

- Their Journey – Terry Tucker's journey, marked by diverse careers including SWAT hostage negotiator, took a dramatic turn in 2012 with a rare melanoma diagnosis. Defying a grim prognosis, he has battled cancer for over a decade, drawing strength from faith, family, and friends. Now a motivational speaker and author of Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, Terry's story highlights the power of hope, purpose, and the human spirit.

- The importance of having a purpose

- Finding Purpose

- The significance of mindset

- Resilience in facing terminal illness

- Principles for leading an extraordinary life

- Importance of hope and resilience of the human spirit

- Emphasizing love as the most important word in any language

GUEST RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. “The Three F’s” – Faith, Family, Friends

2. Ernest Hemingway quote: “The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.”

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR GUEST:

1. Website

2. IG

3. Book

TAGS: #traumarecovery #traumarecoverycoach #traumahealing #healingfromtrauma #traumasurvivor #survivorhood #ifs #healingispossible #traumasurvivorhood #personalizedtraumahealingsystem #fullcirclewellspring #saramiley #cptsd #ptsd #MelanomaSurvivor #CancerWarrior #Faith #Family #MotivationalSpeaker #Author #SustainableExcellence #Hope #Purpose #HumanSpirit #Inspiration #Resilience #Courage #Perseverance #LifeCoach #Journey #Strength #Empowerment #MentalToughness #PositiveMindset #Adversity #Transformation #OvercomingObstacles #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #Tenacity #InnerStrength #Motivation #Determination #Mindfulness

Support the Show.

Trauma Survivorhood is hosted by Sara Miley, CTRC-A, IFS - an IFS-informed certified trauma recovery coach with her own private practice called Full Circle Wellspring LLC. For one-to-one coaching, IFS guidance, classes, and more - visit: www.fullcirclewellspring.com

To learn more about coachsulting and the Personalized Trauma Healing System™:
www.personalizedtraumahealingsystem.com

Like and Follow for latest news and promotions:
https://www.instagram.com/coachsaramiley
www.facebook.com/fullcirclewellspring

For all past episodes, check out the Trauma Survivorhood’s podcast home: www.traumasurvivorhoodpodcast.com

For all the episode videos, check out:
www.youtube.com/@fullcirclewellspring

© 2024 Trauma Survivorhood with Sara Miley and Full Circle Wellspring LLC

SPECIAL EVENT - JULY WORKSHOP: Navigating Difficult Relationships

Host's Note - if you'd like to watch this interview, check out the YouTube video.

This episode features our guest, Julie McGue, an American writer, a twin, and domestic adoptee who shares her difficult journey of reclaiming her own personal story.

TOPICS COVERED:
- Their Journey –an identical twin, adopted parents infertility story, growing up in a big family with lots of siblings, always knowing she was adopted but didn't know anything about her birth/biological parents, always wondering "why did this happen to me", and her search for her personal birth story and genealogy.
- Inherent trauma in adoption: Separation from birth mother
- Importance of understanding attachment traumas
- Closed vs. Open Adoption
- Challenges faced during the search
- Role of Confidential Intermediary Service and legal hurdles
- Impact of Secrecy and Shame in Adoption
- Importance of empathy and understanding for birth parents
- Benefits of open adoption for all parties involved

GUEST RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Catholic Charities support groups
2. Book “The Girls Who Went Away”
3. Book “Adoption Unfiltered”
4. Online support NAAP United for adoptees and families

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR GUEST:
1. Website
2. IG
3. Books
4. LinkedIn

TAGS: TAGS: #traumarecovery #traumarecoverycoach #traumahealing #healingfromtrauma #traumasurvivor #survivorhood #ifs #healingispossible #traumasurvivorhood #personalizedtraumahealingsystem #fullcirclewellspring #saramiley #cptsd #ptsd #Identity #Family #Belonging #AdoptionStory #Twin #IrishCatholicFamily #ClosedAdoption #AdoptionTrauma #Separation #AttachmentTrauma #BioRhythms #MotherChildBond #OpenAdoption #AdoptionHistory #AdoptionLegalities #BirthFamilySearch #HealthScare #ConfidentialIntermediaryService #SecondaryRejection #Secrecy

Support the Show.

Trauma Survivorhood is hosted by Sara Miley, CTRC-A, IFS - an IFS-informed certified trauma recovery coach with her own private practice called Full Circle Wellspring LLC. For one-to-one coaching, IFS guidance, classes, and more - visit: www.fullcirclewellspring.com

To learn more about coachsulting and the Personalized Trauma Healing System™:
www.personalizedtraumahealingsystem.com

Like and Follow for latest news and promotions:
https://www.instagram.com/coachsaramiley
www.facebook.com/fullcirclewellspring

For all past episodes, check out the Trauma Survivorhood’s podcast home: www.traumasurvivorhoodpodcast.com

For all the episode videos, check out:
www.youtube.com/@fullcirclewellspring

© 2024 Trauma Survivorhood with Sara Miley and Full Circle Wellspring LLC