Transforming Fear into Freedom: Rhonda Britten on Resilience and Compassion

Caroline Biesalski welcomes Rhonda Britten to share her compelling journey through trauma and resilience. Rhonda discusses the role of fear in human behavior, exploring its neurobiology and how it can be triggered and perpetuated. She introduces the concepts of internal safety, resilience, and the wheel of fear and freedom. The conversation addresses responding to fear-based behavior and dealing with toxic people, emphasizing the importance of staying in truth, freedom, and compassion. Rhonda shares resources, discusses her goals, and announces her private podcast. The episode concludes with a wrap-up and a special offer for listeners. (0:00) Introduction by Caroline Biesalski and welcoming Rhonda Britten (2:02) Rhonda Britten’s personal journey with trauma and resilience (7:33) The role of fear in human behavior and its neurobiology (11:07) Triggering and perpetuating fear (13:20) Internal safety, resilience, and the wheel of fear and freedom (18:46) Responding to fear-based behavior and the concept of toxic people (21:44) Staying in truth, freedom, and the importance of compassion (23:41) Rhonda Britten shares resources and discusses goals and intentions (26:32) Announcement of Rhonda Britten's private podcast (27:10) Episode wrap-up and special offer for listeners