Awakened Mom Life | Moms Healing Childhood Trauma Kristina Bentle

In this episode, I share my deeply personal and distressing experience attending my graduate program orientation. Despite being a program focused on trauma, the orientation process was anything but trauma-informed. Join me as I discuss the challenges I faced as a disabled (wheelchair-using) trauma survivor, how the experience re-traumatized me, and the urgent need for trauma-informed practices in higher education. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in academia, mental health, o...

Do you ever notice how self-help influencers, spiritual leaders, and motivational speakers often preach about simple fixes to life's challenges? (e.g., change your thoughts, think positive, name it, and claim it....) These people usually (99.9999% of the time) come from some places of privilege. They don't have trauma. The idea that they are selling is oversimplified, and it can lead to more harm than good for trauma survivors who want to heal and improve their lives. In this episode, we're d...

Let's chat about safe spaces. When dealing with trauma, we often hide behind masks to protect ourselves. Making it difficult to connect with others and build healthy relationships. But here's the thing: this can lead to pain because, as humans, we are wired for connection.Now, mental health therapy has its limits. Of course, therapy can help create some safe space, but is it enough? In this episode, we'll discuss the challenges of finding a safe space for healing. But even better, we're shari...

In this episode, we dive into the profound aspects of our healing journeys, navigating the terrain where traditional therapy often falls short.Join us as we candidly share our experiences and insights on the challenges faced by women healing from childhood trauma. Learn about the pivotal moments that led us to explore somatic healing, why it became a game-changer in our lives (and how we now teach this to others).Explore healing beyond conventional methods as we unravel the depth of somatic h...

In this podcast episode, Kristina Bentle and Savannah Miller chat about how leaning into discomfort has affected their own journeys of growth and healing. We discuss the nuances of this transformative practice and candidly share moments when embracing discomfort proved to be a powerful catalyst for growth and instances where it did more harm than good. Tune in as we guide you through the art of discernment, offering valuable insights on when to push through discomfort and when to gracefully p...

Dive into the transformative world of neuroplasticity and how it impacts your life.In this podcast episode, Kristina Bentle will explore the fascinating duality of neuroplasticity and how it can significantly impact your trauma healing journey.>> Negative and Positive Neuroplasticity: Unpack the intricacies of negative and positive neuroplasticity. We'll dive into how these aspects are crucial in shaping your experiences and everyday responses.>> Healing More Effectively from Trau...