Good Life Project How to Alchemize Wounds Into Wisdom | Rupda
May 22, 2025
Rupda shares her incredible journey from childhood trauma to becoming a trauma expert. Discover the power of community and genuine connections in overcoming life's challenges. The discussion dives into self-acceptance, vulnerability, and the importance of embracing the unknown. Listeners are encouraged to transform personal wounds into wisdom, fostering growth and authentic relationships. Through spiritual exploration and heartfelt conversations, the podcast illustrates how belonging comes from within, shaping a fulfilling, resilient life.
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Early Years of Trauma and Silence
- Rupda was nonverbal for the first years due to trauma and felt abandoned and unsafe.
- She was placed in a private boarding school at age five, which led to feelings of being unwanted and damaged.
Spirituality as Safety
- Rupda felt safety and connection in the Tibetan Buddhist monastery despite language barriers.
- She linked spirituality with feeling safe and home at a young age, which deeply impacted her resilience.
Playful Rebellion as Survival
- As a child in a spiritual commune, Rupda embraced playful rebellion, like stealing cookies and enduring dynamic meditation as punishment.
- This playful spirit was her saving grace amidst intense trauma and teachings.