Understanding Trauma Bonds

This chapter explores the impact of early childhood experiences and parental relationships on adult emotional connections, particularly focusing on trauma bonds and codependency. It highlights the challenges of setting boundaries with narcissistic figures and the struggle for emotional independence. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, personal validation, and emotional regulation in fostering healthier relationships and personal growth.

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Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on December 7, 2022. What up, guys? It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast, where we're diving deep into the sea of empowerment and coming out stronger on the other side. Today, I'm beyond excited to bring you an incredible episode with none other than my dear friend Nicole LePera, the holistic psychologist extraordinaire!

We are tackling something that's affected us all—those moments when we're triggered and explode in ways we immediately regret. Nicole is here to help us break it down and build ourselves back up. She's got the tools and wisdom we need to understand our triggers, navigate through them, and hold ourselves accountable without shame. And because we're such close friends, I found myself being more vulnerable than I expected, which was both surprising and cathartic. So, grab a seat and buckle up. This episode is a wild yet rewarding ride!

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00:00 Nicole LePera returns to discuss emotional triggers

01:14 Vulnerability and heartache in deep conversations

01:35 Creative, compassionate self-expression and heart-centered healing

01:56 The power of our hearts in trauma healing

02:22 Embracing identity and self-awareness

03:02 Breakdown of different types of triggers

03:09 Exploring our authentic selves through understanding triggers

04:08 The roots of explosive stress responses

04:44 Strategies to align with our true selves

05:24 Diving deeper into the body-memory connection

06:30 The journey of healing past experiences