The Hidden Healing of Emotions -The Heroine's Journey Celeste Phillips

"Can I be a good mother while I'm still healing? How can I shield my children from the effects of my trauma? Will I ever feel normal again?" These are questions many of us wrestle with. In this episode of our Frequently Asked Questions series, we dive into these deep concerns, providing insights and answers to these and many more questions. Join me as we explore how healing and parenting can coexist, and discover the steps you can take to foster a healthy environment for both you and your children.

Join us as we tackle the intricate dance of nurturing oneself while raising children and sustaining love in our relationships. In this heart-to-heart, I draw from my own experiences and those of experts to illustrate the balance between self-care and the demands of parenting, all while keeping a partnership vibrant. We also explore how practices like meditation can be a cornerstone for mental clarity and emotional stability, serving as an oasis of calm in the tumultuous journey of recovery. Listen in for practical advice on how to integrate these healing practices into your life, setting a powerful example for the younger generation and ensuring your own well-being through life's inevitable ebbs and flows.
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Also, DM me if you would like to chat about how I can help you in your journey to emotional health and balance.

This podcast is not meant to take the place of therapy, to diagnose or treat anyone. I have had therapy as recently as 2021 and found it very helpful. I am not a doctor. My only degree is in computers. I am simply sharing tools I have used to help myself grow to become an emotionally healthy person and sharing stories about my journey. Please seek medical help, as I did, if you are unable to cope with life and all that it brings.


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Through the years, I learned that vanity has no part in healing yourself—instead, it's about finding and nurturing your inherent value. In our latest episode, we wade through the complex layers of trauma that many carry into their adult lives, a burden invisible yet heavy. In this episode we unravel the myths that suffocate our self-worth and challenge the societal misconceptions that shape our self-care rituals. This heart-to-heart isn't merely a discussion; it's the raw unearthing of the inner work necessary to recapture joy and intimacy in our lives.

Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us—your commitment to growth is why we've crafted a special mini workbook, available complimentary in the show notes. Dr. Richardson and I explore its transformative potential, encouraging you to reflect on whether complex trauma lingers in your life and how it might be influencing your path to fulfillment. This episode, paired with the workbook, marks the beginning of your healing journey. Together, we offer support and understanding, fostering a community where acceptance paves the way for a life filled with connection and self-compassion. Join us, and let this be your first step towards a more connected and fulfilling existence.
Get your own copy of "Do I have Complex Trauma?" Mini-workbook FREE.
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Also, DM me if you would like to chat about how I can help you in your journey to emotional health and balance.

This podcast is not meant to take the place of therapy, to diagnose or treat anyone. I have had therapy as recently as 2021 and found it very helpful. I am not a doctor. My only degree is in computers. I am simply sharing tools I have used to help myself grow to become an emotionally healthy person and sharing stories about my journey. Please seek medical help, as I did, if you are unable to cope with life and all that it brings.


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Join us as we embark on a deep journey to heal from the wounds of sisterhood and find connection. We'll share our own experiences and offer guidance for others seeking inner peace. Through open conversation, we'll explore the importance of understanding and prioritizing self-care. 

We'll also discuss the power of sisterhood, emphasizing the need to see other women as allies rather than rivals. We'll introduce a healing exercise, imagining letting go of negativity to find emotional freedom. 

This is a call for women to unite, providing practical steps and a workbook to start breaking free from harmful patterns. Join us as we replace drama with presence and competition with support on our shared journey of emotional growth.
Get your own copy of "Do I have Complex Trauma?" Mini-workbook FREE.
https://clearconceptswithceleste.ck.page//

Also, DM me if you would like to chat about how I can help you in your journey to emotional health and balance.

This podcast is not meant to take the place of therapy, to diagnose or treat anyone. I have had therapy as recently as 2021 and found it very helpful. I am not a doctor. My only degree is in computers. I am simply sharing tools I have used to help myself grow to become an emotionally healthy person and sharing stories about my journey. Please seek medical help, as I did, if you are unable to cope with life and all that it brings.


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Growing up amidst a whirlwind of complex trauma, I've come to understand the deep and lasting impacts of a tumultuous childhood on one's life. My story, which I share with raw honesty in our latest episode, spans the dark corners of neglect and abuse to the illuminating path of healing and self-discovery. It's a candid exploration of the scars left by a dysfunctional family, the struggle to forge a personal identity, and the journey towards a fulfilling life. This conversation is not just mine, but a chorus of voices that resonate with the echoes of similar experiences, offering solidarity and hope to those navigating their own paths to recovery.

As the seasons turn and the world awakens with the vibrant energy of spring, we close our episode on a note of renewal and reflection. Taking responsibility for our healing journey allows us to blossom, just like nature around us, and it's with this optimistic spirit that I encourage you to step into the sunlight and embrace your own process of growth. Alongside the episode, we're sharing a free mini workbook designed to help identify and understand the signs of complex trauma, initiating those first crucial steps toward reclaiming your story and breaking the patterns that hold you back. Join us as we foster connection, overcome past distortions, and cultivate a life rich with joy and possibility.
Get your own copy of "Do I have Complex Trauma?" Mini-workbook FREE.
https://clearconceptswithceleste.ck.page//

Also, DM me if you would like to chat about how I can help you in your journey to emotional health and balance.

This podcast is not meant to take the place of therapy, to diagnose or treat anyone. I have had therapy as recently as 2021 and found it very helpful. I am not a doctor. My only degree is in computers. I am simply sharing tools I have used to help myself grow to become an emotionally healthy person and sharing stories about my journey. Please seek medical help, as I did, if you are unable to cope with life and all that it brings.


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Returning a shopping cart became an unexpected journey into my soul—this episode is my confession. As I reveal the intricate dance between carrying on with daily life and the echoes of childhood trauma, we traverse the landscape of what it truly means to live well. Amidst intimate revelations, I dissect the quality of life in its many dimensions, including the often overlooked emotional health, sense of community, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. Despite the progress on the path of healing, some scars remain tender, and it's in the sharing of these stories that we find common ground. Let's venture together into understanding how the past can color our present, and invite you to join me in seeking a life brimming with more joy and authentic connection.

This conversation takes a turn through the byways of our ancestors' villages, contrasting their hardships with the peculiar pressures of modern life. I recount the years spent in a relentless survival mode—fight or flight not just a response but a way of being—often forgetting the necessity of self-care in the face of life's relentless demands. We'll look at how childhood distortions can morph into adult self-judgment and challenge our very identity, and the steps necessary to unravel these cognitive distortions to reclaim the joy and belonging we all deserve. Together, we explore the transformative power we each hold to reshape our realities, to find peace, and to forge deeper connections with the world we inhabit.
Get your own copy of "Do I have Complex Trauma?" Mini-workbook FREE.
https://clearconceptswithceleste.ck.page//

Also, DM me if you would like to chat about how I can help you in your journey to emotional health and balance.

This podcast is not meant to take the place of therapy, to diagnose or treat anyone. I have had therapy as recently as 2021 and found it very helpful. I am not a doctor. My only degree is in computers. I am simply sharing tools I have used to help myself grow to become an emotionally healthy person and sharing stories about my journey. Please seek medical help, as I did, if you are unable to cope with life and all that it brings.


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In this quite short episode, you get the answer to the question: Why do we need to know where we are at on our journey to healing? Also, what are the benefits of understanding what the journey looks like? 

Spring has really given me an awaking of how much I have grown and changed. As I wade through the mud and weeds of my past, I share the intimate story of how the changing seasons mirror our own path to rediscovering joy and connection. This episode touches on the vulnerability and courage it takes to cultivate a brighter future, underscoring the necessity of recognizing even the smallest sprouts of progress as we navigate the delicate process of rewiring our minds for hope.



Get your own copy of "Do I have Complex Trauma?" Mini-workbook FREE.
https://clearconceptswithceleste.ck.page//

Also, DM me if you would like to chat about how I can help you in your journey to emotional health and balance.

This podcast is not meant to take the place of therapy, to diagnose or treat anyone. I have had therapy as recently as 2021 and found it very helpful. I am not a doctor. My only degree is in computers. I am simply sharing tools I have used to help myself grow to become an emotionally healthy person and sharing stories about my journey. Please seek medical help, as I did, if you are unable to cope with life and all that it brings.


Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/acoustic-folk-instrumental
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