Trauma Bonded

Cat Berry
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Real stories of Survival, Healing, and Hope Trauma doesn’t define us, but it shapes us. Trauma Bonded is a space where Cat explores raw, real stories of survival, resilience, and healing. These conversations aren’t therapy- they’re proof that even in the hardest chapters, we’re never truly alone. And every story, no matter how painful, is honored with the reminder of what it gave us- strength, courage, and the chance to become who we are today.

  1. 10 FEB

    Episode 21: The In-Between Days

    Some days, there isn’t a big lesson.There isn’t clarity.There’s just honesty. In today’s episode, I talk about the kind of exhaustion that doesn’t come from lack of sleep — but from holding things together for too long. The quiet, low-energy days that don’t look like crisis, but don’t feel okay either. This is a conversation about emotional depletion, the pressure to always have insight while healing, and the permission to show up exactly as you are- even when you don’t “have it.” If you’re feeling unmotivated, disconnected, or like you’re stuck in the in-between, this episode is for you. You don’t need to fix anything today.You’re not behind.And you’re not alone.

    8 min

  2. 3 FEB

    Episode 20: Healing in Layers

    Healing doesn’t happen all at once—and it doesn’t require telling the whole story before you’re ready. In this short solo episode, I build on last week’s conversation and talk about what it looks like to heal in layers: sharing parts of your story while honoring boundaries, pacing yourself through hard truths, and recognizing the difference between avoidance and readiness. BUT knowing that you ARE brave and you can share your stories. This episode isn’t about details—it’s about process. About learning how to move forward without forcing disclosure, and trusting that healing can still happen even when some parts remain unspoken for a little bit. If you’re in the in-between—knowing there’s more, but not ready to go there yet—this episode is for you.

    13 min

  3. 27 JAN

    Episode 19:Childhood, Restricted

    In this episode, I share a high-level reflection on my childhood- one shaped by anger, control, and unpredictability. This isn’t a deep dive, and it isn’t every detail. It’s the version of the story I’m ready to tell right now. Growing up meant walking on eggshells, following rules that went far beyond behavior, and learning early that perfection felt safer than authenticity. Those experiences didn’t stay in childhood- they followed me into adulthood, shaping anxiety, control, and the way my nervous system learned to prepare for the worst. This episode is about naming patterns without reliving every moment. About understanding how early environments shape who we become and how awareness can be the first step toward doing things differently. If you grew up in a home where safety felt conditional, this one’s for you. As always, I love you. You are loved. You are not alone. And we are bonded.

    17 min

  4. 20 JAN

    Episode 18: Childhood, Interrupted

    In this episode of Trauma Bonded, I sit down with my dear friend Lindsay to talk about what it means to grow up before you’re ready. Lindsay shares her story of a childhood shaped by parental separation, instability, and witnessing abuse- and how those early experiences quietly followed her into adulthood. Together, we explore how trauma lives in the body, how it shapes our understanding of safety, and the patterns we often don’t recognize until much later. We also reflect on how many of our closest connections are formed not by circumstance, but by recognition- how shared nervous system experiences can create instant understanding. Without realizing it at the time, many of the relationships we hold most tightly were built through survival, familiarity, and unspoken alignment. This conversation isn’t about graphic details or reliving the past. It’s about naming what was never explained, understanding how survival shaped us, and recognizing that healing doesn’t require forgetting- only awareness and choice. We talk about the shift from living on alert to choosing something different - how healing creates boundaries, clarity, and self-trust. If you grew up feeling like you had to be strong too soon, this episode is for you.

    28 min

  5. 13 JAN

    Episode 17: Trauma Without Warning

    Trauma doesn’t always build slowly. Sometimes it arrives all at once - before we have context, language, or time to prepare. In this episode, I share a personal story about a moment when trauma arrived without warning and how my body responded before I had words for it. Through this experience, I reflect on what happens when safety disappears in real time, how the nervous system holds on after the moment has passed, and why trauma doesn’t need to unfold slowly to leave an impact. This episode is both storytelling and reflection, centered on embodiment, memory, and trusting what your body remembers.

    21 min

  6. 6 JAN

    Episode 16: A Softer Way Into the New Year

    The New Year doesn’t always arrive gently- especially when you’re still carrying what the last one left behind. In this mini-series episode of Trauma Bonded, we slow things down and release the pressure to become a “new version” of ourselves overnight. This conversation isn’t about resolutions or reinvention- it’s about safety, awareness, and honoring the ways your body and nervous system have learned to survive. We talk about why healing can feel harder before it feels lighter, how growth often happens quietly, and what it means to let this year be about practice instead of performance. If you’re entering the New Year tired, unsure, or feeling behind, this episode is here to remind you: you’re not broken — you’re becoming. This episode is part of our ongoing mini-series focused on trauma, healing, and learning how to move forward with compassion instead of force. You are loved.You are not alone.We are bonded.

    19 min

  7. 30/12/2025

    Episode 15: What Comes After Survival

    Healing isn't about erasing trauma or pretending it didn't shape us- it's about learning how to live with the awareness, compassion, and choice. In this episode, we talk about integration: what it looks like to move forward without rushing the process, how to meet old patterns with grace when they resurface and how to build safety within yourself after living in survival mode. This episode is an invitation to slow down, honor how far you've come, and remember that healing doesn't require perfection- only presence.

    19 min

  8. 16/12/2025

    Episode 14: When Trauma Lives in the Body

    Trauma doesn’t just live in our thoughts- it lives in the body. In this episode of Trauma in the Everyday, we explore the physical sensations that stay with us after trauma, from tight shoulders to racing hearts. We discuss how the body learns to stay alert after danger, how these reactions don’t always match the present moment, and how we can support the body in healing. This episode is about learning to listen to the messages the body is sending, without judgment or fear, and creating space for it to heal- one breath, one exhale, one gentle pause at a time.

    22 min
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Real stories of Survival, Healing, and Hope Trauma doesn’t define us, but it shapes us. Trauma Bonded is a space where Cat explores raw, real stories of survival, resilience, and healing. These conversations aren’t therapy- they’re proof that even in the hardest chapters, we’re never truly alone. And every story, no matter how painful, is honored with the reminder of what it gave us- strength, courage, and the chance to become who we are today.

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  • Creator
    Cat Berry
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cat Berry
  • Show Website
    Trauma Bonded