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584: Healing Childhood Trauma and Shame with Daniela Tilbrook

Apr 30, 2025
Daniela Tilbrook, a trauma survivor, coach, and author of 'Not My Shame: Healing Childhood Trauma,' shares her powerful journey overcoming a decade of childhood sexual abuse. She discusses the profound weight of shame and teaches listeners how to reclaim their voice and power. Daniela highlights the transformative role of meditation and The Miracle Morning in her recovery. She introduces her LIGHT framework for healing, emphasizing the importance of connection, self-awareness, and practical rituals in breaking free from generational cycles of trauma.
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ANECDOTE

Daniela's Childhood Abuse Story

  • Daniela Tilbrook endured childhood sexual abuse from age 7 to 17 by her stepfather, a former Catholic priest.
  • The abuse occurred within a strict Catholic family, complicating her healing process.
INSIGHT

Understanding Shame's Grip

  • Shame is the fear of being found out and judged as less because of what happened.
  • It traps survivors in survival mode, blocking them from creating a fulfilling life.
ANECDOTE

From Victimhood to Creator

  • Daniela describes living in mental victimhood for decades before choosing to let go.
  • Letting go of victimhood was necessary to start creating a life beyond trauma.
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