Who Am I? On Trauma And Self Identity | Ep 261

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Who are you beyond the consequences of your past? Trauma and self identity are inextricably interconnected - you became what you needed to become to survive.

These defense mechanisms saved you, but now you are left wondering who you are outside of them. Your interests, beliefs, desires, and goals are shaped by how you managed the past. Thus you may begin to wonder who you are.

This lack of knowing can be crippling and it is the topic of this episode.

Links mentioned:
- Internal Family Systems Books
- Dear Little Part Of Me - Poem

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Stepping Into The Future While Running From The Past | Ep 207

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Stepping Into The Future While Running From The Past | Ep 207

Why does growth feel like escaping from quicksand? In this episode I discuss some of the new projects I am working on, and the impact of taking these steps is having on my mental state.

Growth is both my goal and a necessity, but that just adds to the pressure. Thus the risk of failure is increased.

Trigger warning on the introductory poem.

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