EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the relationship between complex trauma and identity, how trauma can create a distorted perception of the self, and how you can learn how to manage your trauma and redefine your identity.
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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
4:42 How trauma affects the mind & body
6:20 How trauma can impact identity
12:40 Our experiences can impact how we see ourselves
16:30 There is something you can do that no one else can do!
17:40 How to use mind management to manage trauma & its impact on identity
20:20 Finding your “David”
22:20 A Neurocycle for identity
30:20 The importance of listening to your warning signals
37:30 How to reconceptualize identity after trauma
39:00 Mourning the loss of who you were
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources
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