What is the role of inner child work in CPTSD recovery? Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) recovery often involves reconnecting with one's inner child, a process that can offer profound healing by addressing deep-seated emotional wounds. Tanner, a proponent of integrating inner child work with a broader Parts Work approach, argues that while inner child work can be beneficial, it may not suffice for those seeking comprehensive CPTSD recovery. Drawing from her background in research and Internal Family Systems, Tanner emphasizes the need for recognizing and integrating all parts of the self, including Protective and Wounded Younger Parts, to foster a more holistic, Self-led healing journey. She envisions CPTSD recovery as a multidimensional endeavor, encouraging individuals to see themselves as the main characters in their own transformative journeys, thereby empowering them to break cycles of trauma through self-discovery and consent-based trust-building. Key TakeAways - Inner child work in CPTSD recovery emphasizes integrating parts work to address protective and wounded younger parts. - Encouraging self-led empowerment in CPTSD recovery involves seeking out resources rooted in consent and permission. - Connecting with wounded younger parts through somatic work and inner journeying can lead to healing from past traumatic experiences. - Parts work for CPTSD focuses on collaboration with protective and wounded younger parts to facilitate healing. Actionable Insights - Integrate parts work to address protective and wounded younger Parts in CPTSD recovery - Seek out resources that empower individuals to guide themselves through the healing process - Connect with wounded younger parts through somatic work and inner journeying - Facilitate a softening and transition to power between protective and wounded younger Parts in the internal system Quotes “Wounded Younger Parts are the core or epicenter of where the trauma has been stored. Once you arrive at that place [and] you've gotten permission, access, and trust from Protective Parts, unburdening that and releasing that is ridiculously simple.” — Tanner [10:24] “What you'll often find with Wounded Younger Parts is they are simply a scared child, a scared version of you, a scared adolescent version of you, frozen in time at a scene of betrayal, rejection, or abandonment.” — Tanner [13:46] “The bulk of the parts work for CPTSD is building trust and facilitating a softening and transition to power between your Protective Parts running your internal world and you ascending to your rightful seat of power as the leader of your system.” — Tanner [20:34] “Inner child work with parts work is seeing yourself as a fragmented human with Protective Parts, Wounded Younger Parts, and you leading yourself—separated from these Parts but in collaboration with these Parts—to offer unburdening [and] integration.” — Tanner [22:44]      

What are the essential energy work practices for improved Self Energy and inner alignment? Protective Part energy is a fascinating concept that explores how our inner mechanisms shield us from perceived threats, often at the cost of obscuring our true selves. Tanner, an advocate for integrating energy work with parts work, delves into this topic through the lens of Human Design and other energetic practices to address complex trauma. With a focus on the nine Energy Centers, Tanner underscores the primal survival instincts that give rise to protective parts, manifesting as energetic patterns like 'I must' and 'I won't.' His perspective is shaped by the understanding that these shadowy survival energies, including feelings of disempowerment and rage, can be both personal and inherited. Tanner’s experiences highlight the necessity of recognizing these energies to unburden protective parts, thereby achieving healing and self-alignment. Key TakeAways - Energy work practices incorporating the nine Energy Centers in Human Design, elemental medicine, Divine Archetypal Resonance, and visualization are essential for improved self-energy and inner alignment. - Incorporating energy work alongside Parts Work is crucial in healing processes to address complex trauma. - Protective Parts connected to survival instincts exhibit energetic signatures that fuel strategies and survival energy, playing a crucial role in our survival instincts rooted in experiences of trauma. - Understanding and working with Protective Parts is key to starting the healing journey by befriending and collaborating with these Parts to uncover the true self undamaged by trauma. - The Unburdening process in healing involves a sequence of steps to balance Protective Parts with Self Energy and avoid unconscious control by Protective Parts, leading to consistent recovery for individuals with CPTSD. Actionable Insights - Incorporate energy work alongside parts work in healing processes for complex trauma - Explore and integrate energy practices for improved self-energy and inner alignment - Release and integrate Protective Parts back into the true self or transmute them into other energy - Understand and collaborate with Protective Parts to uncover the True Self undamaged by trauma - Differentiate between traditional Protective Parts and punishing/despairing parts in healing Quotes “I don’t think, for CPTSD, self-energy alone is sufficient. At some point when you get to some of the most gaslit, injured, lineage-related, collective-trauma-related parts, energies, or entities inside of us, self-energy alone — is not adequate in its potency to help soften some of those parts.” — Tanner  [0:04:42]    “I think, and this is what is so powerful about IFS, is that there is a larger context with working with protective parts, that is really important to keep in mind, or else we can get lost in protective part work and lose sight of the key anchoring principle — the True Self.” — Tanner  [0:07:59]    “Protective parts are native, fragmented, aspects of self that have broken off from the central channel, or inner world, and — are now running their own energy.” — Tanner  [0:11:51]   “The goal of parts work is to unburden protective parts of whatever they are carrying around — that make them want to stay separate from the true self, core, [or] central channel.” — Tanner  [0:12:33]   “This is my major point: it’s not just as simple as working with protective parts. Even though you can receive relief almost immediately working with protective parts, there is a larger, deeper, longer-term process of the unburdening sequence.” — Tanner  [0:16:10]   “Protective parts are connected to our human experience, they are fragmented aspects of our self that separated and came online to run different survival energies when moments happened in our lives, in childhood or adolescence, when it was very clear there was no safe adult to protect us, love us, or nurture us.” — Tanner [0:23:34]    “Lean in to connect when in distress; that’s the ultimate survival code.” — Tanner  [0:24:27]   “The unburdening sequence is about keeping pace with and matching the protective part energy with equal measures of self-energy, so that your seat of power, your leadership, never degrades or diminishes to the point where protective parts take over.” — Tanner  [0:31:04]  

What is the importance of practical energy work in trauma healing? Complex PTSD (CPTSD) recovery strategies offer a multifaceted approach to healing from trauma, emphasizing the need for a holistic connection with the body, heart, and spirit. Tanner, an advocate of these recovery strategies, believes in the power of awareness and integration across these facets. Her perspective, shaped by personal experiences and a deep understanding of trauma, views CPTSD recovery as a journey of Self Leadership and ownership. By documenting experiences and leveraging internal wisdom, individuals can transform their lives through practical, daily actions that not only heal but also reconnect them with their spiritual essence, ultimately fostering a transformative path towards recovery. Key TakeAways - Unburdening trauma-carrying parts cultivates inner safety and promotes healing in daily life. - Creating safe third spaces for protective and wounded parts to explore trauma stories is crucial for healing and growth. - Practical energy work alongside other aspects of CPTSD recovery can help unburden individuals and connect them to their true selves. - Protective parts aim to prevent harm and ensure survival, despite sometimes causing interpersonal challenges. - Fear-Based Frequencies are intense energies related to trauma that go beyond protective and wounded part instincts. - Alchemization and Transmutation involve transforming victimization energy into empowering conviction energy for healing. - Energetic Absorption is important for maintaining balance and well-being by consciously absorbing positive and negative energies. Actionable Insights - Create safe third spaces for parts to tell their stories and explore trauma - Acknowledge and work through fear-based frequencies to alchemize into light and love - Transform victimization energy into conviction energy through alchemization and transmutation - Master the ability to absorb energies consciously for inner harmony - Unburden trauma-carrying parts to cultivate inner safety and promote healing - Shift from analytical approach to trauma towards a more holistic perspective - Understand and work with the six energies to effectively absorb energies for healing and recovery Quotes: “Energy work is really concrete.” — Tanner [09:48] “There is no need for you to tell your survivor story any longer.” — Tanner [11:58] “Your story is one of recovery, your story is one of cycle-breaking.” — Tanner [14:59] “Energy work is a natural way to move out of thinking and analysis and more into awareness.” — Tanner [18:22]  

How can working with Energy Centers aid in healing and releasing burdens? Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) recovery is a multifaceted journey that involves addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of healing. Tanner offers a unique perspective on this journey, advocating for a personalized and meaningful approach to recovery. Their perspective is shaped by the belief that CPTSD recovery is not a linear or perfect system but a sacred process that requires individuals to explore and organize their healing efforts in a way that resonates with them. Through their experiences, Tanner emphasizes the importance of breaking free from old survival patterns and fear-based coding by cultivating new thoughts and images, viewing this transformative process as essential not only for personal healing but also for the benefit of future generations. Key TakeAways - A multidimensional approach in CPTSD recovery focuses on physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects. - Working with Energy Centers can aid in healing Protective Parts, retrieving Wounded Younger Parts, and releasing ancestral legacy burdens. - The Unburdening and embodiment sequence involves enhancing self-worth, inner reflection, and personal power through working with energy centers. - The Desire Energy Center plays a key role in regaining personal power, agency, and the ability to choose wisely. Actionable Insights - Engage in healing Protective Parts and retrieving Wounded Younger Parts - Focus on the six Energy Centers within for enhancing Self-worth and personal power - Utilize mantras like 'full permission' to navigate uncertainty and make informed decisions - Drop into the Mind Energy Center for clarity and peacefulness during times of confusion Quotes: “I believe that all of us, as CycleBreakers, need to resonate with, find the frequency of the Motherless Mother.” — Tanner [01:55]  “We are energetically very messy, as a human running protective part energy, that has been activated by wounded younger parts.” — Tanner [05:52] “We really want to rewrite the old coding.” — Tanner  [06:24]  

How does inherited family trauma influence individuals with CPTSD? Self energy plays a pivotal role in the recovery from Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), offering a pathway to healing that transcends traditional therapeutic approaches. Individuals with CPTSD often struggle with "Protective Part Shadowy Energy," which arises from coping mechanisms developed due to insecure childhood attachments and inherited family trauma. Tanner, an advocate for a holistic approach to CPTSD recovery, emphasizes the necessity of understanding and accessing Self Energy as an undamaged and integral part of healing. His perspective is shaped by recognizing that traumatic experiences often hinder the development of Self Energy, making its amplification and purification crucial. Additionally, Tanner highlights the importance of reclaiming Source Energy, stressing that the integration of both Self and Source energy is essential for achieving wholeness and liberation in CPTSD recovery. Quotes: “My understanding of CPTSD is that it’s a constellation of energies that influence soul and spirit.” — Tanner [03:28] “If you’re a human with CPTSD, one of the ways to describe what has happened to you, is you did not develop adequate access Self Energy. You didn’t understand how to return to it when things got chaotic or destabilized in your world.” — Tanner  [07:27] “Dark energy is so incredibly misunderstood. Dark energy is light energy that has been co-opted and actually can be alchemized into the most potent form of source energy, love, and light.” — Tanner  [17:49]  

Why is embracing darkness and shadow important in healing environments? Nicole Casteel is a multifaceted healer who integrates breathwork into her diverse practices as a sound healer, songstress, and ritualist, focusing on deep connections to one's inner truth and frequency. She views breathwork as a transformative tool that taps into the body's wisdom, enabling individuals to address deep-seated patterns that traditional mindset work might overlook. In her sessions, Nicole combines music to create a ceremonial environment, enhancing personal resonance and facilitating profound self-discovery and empowerment. She emphasizes the importance of community and self-worth in the healing process, advocating for self-awareness and the integration of shadow work to foster holistic growth. Wild Heart Resonance Nicole Casteel on Instagram Key TakeAways - Breathwork facilitates deep healing by rewiring patterns at the subconscious level and supporting individuals in reconnecting with their bodies and innate healing capacities. - Incorporating music in breathwork sessions creates a ceremonial space for individuals to drop into themselves and facilitates deep personal openings and connections. - The conversation explores the complexities of gender identity and the significance of allowing individuals to express themselves authentically, free from societal pressures. - Truth is about resonance and deep knowing, surpassing external expectations, and aligning with one's inner frequency to access authentic truth. - The transformative power of relationships and community in fostering personal growth and self-acceptance is emphasized. - The importance of proper guidance and self-awareness when delving into psychedelic experiences to avoid potential fragmentation and psychological challenges is highlighted. - The necessity of embracing darkness and shadow in healing environments without judgment, as well as the importance of discernment in choosing healing spaces that allow for the integration of all aspects of oneself. Actionable Insights - Embrace darkness and shadow in healing environments without judgment - Choose healing spaces that integrate all aspects of oneself - Engage in inner child work and shadow reclamation for effective healing - Tap into deeper frequency that resonates with one's truth - Lean into communities and relationships for support in the healing process - Seek proper guidance and self-awareness when working with psychedelics - Recognize the transformative potential of breathwork in facilitating deep healing Quotes: “There’s something that —I feel happens with breathwork where you can really tap into that body level awareness of your own power. That, to me, feels like where all of the healing comes to completion.” — Nicole Casteel [8:57]   “The body is the densest, most challenging part where we hold all of our patterns. It is the subconscious mind, so to get to rewire that through embodied practice like breathwork is really the key.” — Nicole Casteel [9:11]   “Music is — the heart of what I do and it really is about creating a space for people to be able to drop into themselves.” — Nicole Casteel [11:45]   “I’ve really been able to tap into my own intuition through the healing I’ve done through breathwork. It’s like I really become this intuitive channel in the breathwork sessions.” — Nicole Casteel [14:08]   “We don’t heal in a vacuum. We have to do the personal process but we also have to have community in order to heal.” — Nicole Casteel [28:23]  

What is the role of intimacy in CPTSD recovery? Erika Straub is an esteemed author and mentor celebrated for her expertise in nervous system regulation and attachment, particularly in the realm of CPTSD recovery. Drawing on her knowledge of Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, and somatics, Erika emphasizes that recovery from CPTSD involves creating safety and intimacy in relationships, allowing individuals to heal and liberate themselves from trauma. She champions the importance of vulnerability and imperfection, encouraging people to show up authentically in their relationships, which fosters acceptance and genuine connection. Through her work, Erika supports individuals in addressing challenges related to intimacy and family dynamics, helping them uncover the transformative power of repairing past wounds and nurturing a safe space for self-expression and growth. Erika Straub on Instagram Key TakeAways - The interconnectedness between the nervous system and attachment system is crucial in CPTSD recovery. - Finding a safe person is significant for facilitating healing and growth. - Shame and shutdown responses impact communication and relationships, requiring self-awareness and vulnerability for healing. - Recognizing the impact of events on the nervous system helps in understanding triggers and promoting personal growth. - Addressing shame is essential in the healing process, leading to self-discovery and transformation. - Childhood trauma affects development and recovery, emphasizing the need for healing and self-discovery in adulthood. - Building safety and trust in relationships is key for deeper connection, intimacy, and emotional well-being. Actionable Insights - Find a safe person to facilitate healing in CPTSD recovery - Recognize and manage responses of shame, fear, and dismissal in interpersonal interactions - Address shame within shutdown responses to promote healthier relationships - Acknowledge the impact of events on the nervous system for healing and growth - Shift from self-blame to self-discovery in the healing process from childhood trauma - Build safety and trust in intimate relationships for deeper connection and intimacy - Embrace vulnerability and emotional intimacy to overcome fears and form healthier relationships Quotes: “It is so valuable for any of us to have that outside witness. When we’re with someone who can witness, it helps us evolve our own internal witness.” — Erika Straub [0:07:52]   “The thing that makes us feel the safest is connection. If we can’t access that deep level of intimacy and connection with someone, we don’t actually get to experience the full spectrum of safety.” — Erika Straub [0:11:04]   “Shutting down contributes to a lot of anxiety because we’re blanketing everything that we’re feeling and we’re distancing [ourselves], although what we really want is connection.” — Erika Straub [0:18:59]   “Once we actually see and feel shame, we don’t unsee it, which is a beautiful thing. Then, we discover other pockets where it has inserted itself that we could never have seen before.” — Erika Straub [0:24:52]   “Safety creates freedom. That’s where liberation from trauma is. It’s not so much ‘what did happen’ but ‘what can we do to repair it?’ How can I show up imperfectly?” — Erika Straub [0:37:47]   “Once we can reach [a place of emotional intimacy], we access a deeper level of safety and security” — Erika Straub [0:42:10]

What are the key components of personal growth according to Stephanie and Tanner? Stephanie Anne Hughson is a distinguished confidence and courage mentor, renowned for her role as a business coach and for founding the multimillion-dollar enterprise, Its XO Gingy. With her expertise in social media sales and money mindset, Stephanie passionately empowers individuals to navigate their professional journeys with boldness and self-assurance. She believes that true confidence stems from leading with courage, encouraging people to embrace risks and face fears as a means of building self-trust and personal growth. Through her dynamic presence on platforms like Instagram and her insightful weekly show, the Industry, Stephanie inspires audiences to transform their lives by fostering genuine connections, taking aligned actions, and realizing the empowering potential of courage. Stephanie Anne Hughson on Instagram Key TakeAways - Building a genuine relationship with a mentor is essential for transformative coaching experiences. - Courage is crucial in developing confidence and self-trust. - Taking radical responsibility for personal growth and staying committed leads to success. - Facing vulnerability and inner work is important for personal growth. - Investing in coaching programs requires taking accountability and trusting the process. - Long-term commitment and growth in coaching bring about lasting transformation. - Consistency is key in building trust, especially in social media content for coaching programs. Actionable Insights - Focus on building a genuine relationship with a mentor for transformative coaching experiences - View failure as a learning opportunity rather than a reflection of one's worth - Take radical responsibility for personal growth, trust oneself, and stay committed - Face vulnerability and inner work for personal growth - Invest in coaching programs with personal responsibility and trust in the process - Prioritize trust and openness in the coach-client relationship for long-lasting benefits - Emphasize long-term commitment and growth in coaching for lasting transformation beyond immediate results Quotes “I have actually, 100%, built my life and business through courage, not even confidence.” — Stephanie Anne Hughson [11:49] “Courage is evolution, courage keeps us on an edge, and courage keeps us growing.” — Stephanie Anne Hughson [12:50] “The point of the journey is to make mistakes and do good things. How else do we live?” — Stephanie Anne Hughson [22:31] “I like to make the small moments really special and that is what I define as the ‘time of my life.’” — Stephanie Anne Hughson [28:44] “Do not just listen to what the mentor is saying, look at who the mentor is.” — Stephanie Anne Hughson [32:26] “Coaching is about relationships and every relationship has a different timeline and a different journey.” — Stephanie Anne Hughson [42:25]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:    

What sparked Tanner's commitment to healing and trauma recovery? The journey of recovering from Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is a deeply personal and transformative process, encompassing a range of emotional, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. Tanner's perspective on this journey has been significantly shaped by her passion for learning and self-improvement, which led him to explore various transformative systems and processes. Inspired by Pete Walker's insights on complex trauma, Tanner embraced a holistic approach, integrating developmental insights and Attachment Restoration with both conscious and unconscious efforts. Her dedication to understanding the multifaceted nature of trauma inspired him to create the "5 Circuits of Healing Power," a curriculum that combines spiritual practices and self-discovery, aiming to guide others in aligning with their true selves. Through this comprehensive framework, Tanner not only navigates her own path of healing but also offers coaching and mentorship to those seeking to reclaim their spiritual and emotional well-being. Key TakeAways - Recognizing and addressing trauma in life can lead to pivotal moments of realization and change - A multi-pronged approach to trauma recovery is essential over time - Developing a curriculum based on personal trauma recovery experience can guide others in their healing journey - Embodying self-energy and restoring soul-spirit connections are crucial in trauma recovery - Integrated trauma energy transmutations can align individuals with their True Selves Actionable Insights - Recognize the root of personal struggles for effective recovery - Focus on addressing internal and external attachment restoration in trauma recovery - Develop a holistic intervention approach for comprehensive healing - Explore spiritual practices and self-discovery in the healing journey - Offer coaching experiences and guidance based on personal recovery experiences Quotes “Life and my trauma interrupted a lot of that curiosity, a lot of those open-ended expansive pursuits of knowledge, and were replaced by a more performative drive to accomplish, achieve, procure validity and status in the scientific community.” — Tanner [02:55] “When you’ve grown up in a constant state of survival physiology activation in a trauma ecosystem, chaos, stress, [and] dysregulation all feel so normative.” — Tanner  [05:17] “Divine archetypal resonance, the Elemental Medicine, the activation sequence of the Gene Keys, the understanding of Human Design, lineage journeying, these realms across timelines and time-based experiences moving into the spiritual realm; this has been a huge focus of my journey.” — Tanner [25:35] “Season 9 is a chance for me to open up a window, a portal, and pull the curtain open and show you the energy, the minds, the bodies, the voices, the inspirations, the knowings, the wisdom, the designs, the gene keys behind the humans who have supported my own journey.” — Tanner [30:33] “Having to heal yourself from the inside out and alchemize the energy of trauma, gives you really pristine, pure, potent ways of showing up in your life.” — Tanner Wallace [33:46]      

Why is it important to identify Protective Part frequencies for personal empowerment in complex trauma recovery? Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is a multifaceted condition that encompasses a range of symptom categories, often stemming from prolonged exposure to traumatic experiences. These symptoms can include a pervasive loss of meaning, feelings of betrayal, and the presence of protective parts that obstruct personal growth. Tanner, in season eight of this podcast, offers a fresh perspective on CPTSD symptom categories, arguing that they fail to encapsulate the true complexity of the condition. Tanner's approach is deeply influenced by her belief in the transformative power of spiritual and soul-level healing, emphasizing the necessity of Unburdening oneself from external energies to amplify Self Energy. She advocates for a restorative reframing of thoughts as a pathway to personal empowerment and Self Leadership, viewing this as a crucial step in overcoming the challenges posed by complex trauma. Key TakeAways - Understanding and addressing the loss of a meaning system is crucial in CPTSD recovery - Reframing thoughts is essential for restoring access to self-energy and personal power in complex trauma recovery - Identifying Protective Part frequencies is key to Unburdening non-native energy and enhancing Self Energy - Shadowy Protective Parts play a significant role in personal growth and trauma recovery - Love-based frequencies and self-energy are important in healing trauma without external validation - Affirmations are powerful tools for connecting with oneself and promoting healing in a collective community Actionable Insights - Address the loss of a meaning system experienced by individuals with CPTSD - Reframe thoughts in CPTSD recovery for restoring self-energy - Identify and address Protective Part frequencies for personal empowerment - Recognize shadowy Protective Parts to navigate trauma recovery - Use love-based frequencies to heal trauma and increase self-energy - Discover and connect with affirmations that deeply resonate for healing Quotes: “The idea that the Protective Parts of us don’t have a meaning system is wildly inaccurate. In fact, they have developed a very well-articulated, well-versed meaning system around [the idea that] ’something is wrong with the human I inhabit.’” — Tanner  [0:03:02]   “The one task you have in recovery from complex trauma is to unburden your system of all non-native energy such that you can amplify your self-energy, which allows you to be in a place of personal power and self-leadership to make all the decisions in your life.” — Tanner  [0:12:02]   “We’re not flawed. We’re not broken. We’re running about 18 different energies [depending on what] time of day it is and whoever is in our relational field. Cleaning this up is a matter of amplifying self-energy.” — Tanner  [0:28:56]   “Love is what transmutes trauma. Love heals trauma.” — Tanner  [0:32:46]