Episode 017 – Trauma: Part 1 of 2 - What Is It?

Summary:


In this episode, Joseph opens the first installment for the
2-Part Series for Trauma. Joseph defines trauma, discusses the
importance of conceptualizing what it is to us, and expresses
just how common it is to experience trauma. He refers to the work
of Dr. Peter Levine, an expert in the field of trauma, to
describe the symptoms one may experience if one has experienced
trauma. Tune-in to see if you can relate to having any of these
symptoms and how acknowledging your own trauma is the best way to
face it head-on to get the help you need.


Time Stamped Show Notes:



00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast


00:23 – Today’s episode is the first installment of the
2-Part Series for trauma


00:41 – Trauma is a word that is very stigmatized


01:22 – Disclaimer: trauma work can be a real trigger for
people


02:08 – 1.9 out of 2 people experience trauma


02:11 – Trauma can be described as so many things


02:20 – It could be a feeling of overwhelm mixed with a
feeling of helplessness


03:04 – It’s important to conceptualize what trauma
is


04:05 – Trauma is something happens to ALL people


05:03 – Dr. Peter Levine's symptoms that one has
experienced trauma:



o05:18 – Hypervigilance


o05:28 – Intrusive Imagery/flashbacks


o05:48 – Extreme sensitivity to lights and
sounds


o05:56 – Hyperactivity


o06:00 – Exaggerated emotional and startle
responses


o06:20 – Shame and lack of self-worth


o06:48 – Reduced ability to deal with
stress


o06:58 – Difficulty sleeping



07:17 –Waking the Tigeris Dr.
Levine’s book on trauma


07:41 – Disassociation is also a symptom of trauma


08:06 – When it comes to trauma, be honest with
yourself


09:13 – Next week’s episode will be about ways to deal
with your feelings and experiences with trauma


09:37 – Please leave us a comment onMind
Your Mindand a review oniTunes



3 Key Points:
Almost everyone will experience trauma in their
lives.Conceptualizing trauma is important for
yourself.You have to be honest with yourself,
especially when it comes to asking and receiving help.

Resources Mentioned:



Dr. Peter Levine – An expert in trauma


Waking the Tiger– Dr. Levine’s book on
trauma that Joseph recommends