The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW From the Vault: Trauma Responses and Freedom from Anxiety with Angela
Jan 12, 2026
Angela shares her powerful healing journey from crippling anxiety, revealing how childhood trauma shaped her life. She discusses building self-confidence, integrating past experiences, and reframing trauma as protective rather than burdensome. The conversation dives into the importance of self-compassion, forgiveness, and the role of JournalSpeak as a tool for emotional release. With insights on progressive healing and embracing fear, Angela's story inspires others to confront their own challenges with courage and persistence.
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Trauma Integration Replaces Feeling Broken
- Angela stopped feeling “broken” and began to integrate her trauma into her life with acceptance.
- Integration reduced its power and gave her a feeling of being human instead of damaged.
Daily JournalSpeak And Loving‑Kindness
- JournalSpeak five days a week: 20 minutes of raw writing followed by 10 minutes of loving-kindness.
- Trust daily practice to build self-confidence and reduce control-based reactions.
Trauma Responses Are Protective, Not Personal
- Trauma responses can act as misguided protections like hyper-independence or self-blame.
- Noticing these responses lets you rewire them through compassion and surrender.
