S3E11 - Intro to Trauma w/ Therapist Karen Robinson Cryin' & Tryin': The Comprehensive Guide to Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in a F*&%ed Up World

Trauma is complex, and healing from trauma can seem impossible. This week’s guest, Karen Robinson, is both a survivor and a trauma recovery expert. She shares her perspective on different trauma treatments, explains how community is vital to heal, and provides some resources for listeners to begin their own healing process.

Resources from today’s episode:


😭 The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van der Kolk
😭 What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo
😭 Heal, Thrive, Dream (Karen’s company)
😭 Karen’s Hope Tool

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.


😭 Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
😭 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
😭 NAMI National Warmlines (text lines and phone lines; not for crisis)
😭 RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 (HOPE)
😭 LBTQIA+ Support: The Trevor Project
😭 Resources for Undocumented Immigrants and Families
😭 Mental Health Resources for Black communities
😭 Resources for Gun Safety
😭 Resources for Reproductive Rights

Find us on social media! The pod is on IG: @cryinandtryin_pod, Facebook: @cryinandtryinpod, and Twitter: @cryin_tryin_pod. Email us at cryinandtryinpod@gmail.com with episode suggestions, feedback, or anything else you want us to see!

You can find Lexi on twitter and IG @LexGonGivIt2Ya_. You can find Karen on IG @healthrivedream_and twitter @healthrivedream 

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