Tami Talks Trauma Tami Rose

About

Guest Dani Rosenblad James is driven by the desire to inspire and uplift others through her remarkable journey. Her path has been marked by challenges, including a life-altering traumatic brain injury, which ignited a profound transformation.

Originally, she embarked on unconventional adventures, hitchhiking and working on a weed farm. However, her purpose took a new direction as she discovered her passion for travel, cultural exploration, and sustainability. Thus, she has Misfit Wanders, her travel blog. She can be found on social media as misfitwanders.

Learn more about Tami on her website TamiTalksTrauma or on social media as @TamiTalksTrauma

Summary

In this episode, Dani Rosenblad James shares her journey of healing and growth after a traumatic brain injury. She discusses starting a travel blog, writing a children's book, and inspiring others with her experiences. Dani emphasizes the importance of self-care, choosing positivity and gratitude, and the power of connection. She shares a mantra for healing and growth and recommends the book 'The Atomic Habits' for creating positive habits. Dani also highlights the support of her husband and the importance of celebrating progress on the healing journey.



Takeaways


Practice self-care daily to prioritize your well-being.
Choose positivity and gratitude to shift your mindset.
Avoid comparing your healing journey to others and focus on your own progress.
Reparent yourself with affirmations and believe in your worthiness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:00 Starting a Travel Blog

03:26 Inspiring Others with Your Story

04:59 Writing a Children's Book

05:50 The Power of Connection

08:13 Mantra for Healing and Growth

09:21 Practicing Self-Care

11:34 The Importance of Self-Care for Women

13:20 Choosing Positivity and Gratitude

16:31 The Support of a Loved One

21:03 Celebrating Progress and Healing

22:09 Practical Takeaway: Self-Care

23:45 Avoiding Comparison on the Healing Journey

26:14 Reparenting Ourselves with Affirmations

28:18 Book Recommendation: The Atomic Habits

29:25 Conclusion and Gratitude

For more than 20 years Rebecca Thomas has been helping people break through obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. With her high energy, contagious confidence, and natural ability to lead, she’s been teaching women how to show up for themselves in BIG, unapologetic ways. Her clients reclaim their power, live intentionally, and do so THEIR way, making their own rules as they go. Find her at www.marieofvenus.com or on Instagram as @marieofvenus

Also mentioned is The Femine Mystique by Betty Friedan.


Summary

In this conversation, Tami Rose and Rebecca Thomas discuss the importance of self-love, self-acceptance, and authenticity. They explore the power of falling deeper in love with oneself and the impact it has on personal growth. They emphasize the need to be curious about one's emotions and to explore the origins of those emotions. They also discuss the significance of uncovering the silenced inner child and the role it plays in self-discovery. The conversation highlights the value of living in alignment with one's core values and embracing vulnerability in safe spaces. Finally, they encourage listeners to prioritize self-worth and focus on personal growth in the new year.

Takeaways

Falling deeper in love with oneself is a powerful journey of self-discovery and personal growth.Curiosity is key to understanding oneself and exploring emotions.Uncovering the silenced inner child can lead to healing and self-acceptance.Living in alignment with core values and embracing vulnerability in safe spaces is essential for personal growth and authenticity.Valuing oneself and focusing on growth are important for self-love and self-empowerment.

Chapters

00:00 Falling deeper in love with oneself

30:12 The power of self-worth and self-acceptance

31:38 The importance of curiosity and self-exploration

32:36 Uncovering the silenced inner child

33:21 That One Thing

33:34 Authenticity as a guiding principle

34:49 Living in alignment with core values

36:17 Letting go of judgment and embracing vulnerability

37:24 Creating safe spaces for growth and healing

38:49 Valuing oneself and focusing on growth

41:08 Embracing self-love and authenticity in the new year

Liz Holland, CEO and Lifelong Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) survivor/expert is a 6-time international award-winning product designer & entrepreneur who has spent her life seeking solutions to all kinds of everyday problems, all just to live in her unrelenting body. She has taken her diagnosis(es) and turned them into a company that finds ways to help others. Liz created her flagship Cozy-zzz line with the two flagship products, the CozyThrow-zzz & CozyCo-zzz blankets. These blankets help those who struggle with a whole range of issues from anxiety to social stress and circulation issues, or those who just want a cozier way to read and feel warm. While there have been many types of blankets and products that try to help people get warm, there has never been one that addresses the fundamental issue of warming your extremities! Until NOW! Find Liz at her website, www.cozyzzz.comFor a 25% discount please use code TTT25Episode SummaryIn this conversation, Liz Holland shares her journey of overcoming childhood trauma and discovering her dyslexia. She discusses how her sensory processing disorder affects her daily life and how she created Sensory Product Design to address the needs of individuals with sensory issues. Liz emphasizes the power of positive thinking and the importance of graduating from trauma. She also shares techniques for untangling trauma and managing sensory triggers. Additionally, Liz highlights the comfort and support she finds in animals and discusses her struggles with seasonal affective disorder. In this conversation, Liz Holland shares her journey of overcoming trauma and finding ways to thrive. She discusses her childhood escape through books and outdoor exploration, as well as the impact of trauma on her mental health. Liz opens up about her experience with suicidal thoughts and the progress she has made in her healing journey. She highlights the challenges of winter and the importance of supportive relationships. Liz emphasizes the value of accepting one's limitations and asking for help. She encourages listeners to notice triggers and take care of themselves, while also embracing curiosity and journaling. Liz shares her philosophy of thought, word, and deed, and the importance of trusting the nervous system. She discusses the power of finding community and connection, and the impact it can have on thriving. Liz concludes by expressing gratitude and hope for the future.TakeawaysTrauma can have a significant impact on a person's life, but with determination and support, it is possible to overcome and graduate from traumatic experiences.Sensory processing disorder can affect various aspects of daily life, and finding ways to manage triggers is essential for individuals with this condition.Positive thinking and maintaining a positive-to-negative ratio can help improve overall well-being and resilience.Untangling trauma requires patience and a willingness to address triggers one at a time.Animals can provide comfort and support for individuals dealing with trauma and sensory issues.Seasonal affective disorder can significantly impact mental health, and finding strategies to manage its effects is crucial. Childhood escape and exploration can provide solace and a sense of freedom from difficult family dynamics.Overcoming suicidal thoughts is a journey that requires healing, perspective, and resilience.Winter can be particularly challenging for individuals with trauma, and supportive relationships are crucial for navigating this difficult season.Accepting limitations and asking for help are essential for self-care and well-being.Noticing triggers and taking care of oneself in small ways can lead to a more balanced and thriving life.Thriving is a journey that involves embracing one's strengths, accepting limitations, and finding joy in the present moment.

Dr. Donna Lee has been through it. The sudden loss of her mother, abuse from caretakers thereafter, becoming a mother herself at 13, and then losing her only child when he was in his early 20s all stacked up against her. Yet she is still here, still standing, and still helping people. 

Listen to part two of this powerful interview with Dr. Donna Lee.

Visit Dr. Donna Lee's website at drdonnalee.podia.com and find Tami at tamirose.com or on social media as TamiRoseCoach

Dr. Donna Lee has been through it. The sudden loss of her mother, abuse from caretakers thereafter, becoming a mother herself at 13, and then losing her only child when he was in his early 20s all stacked up against her. Yet she is still here, still standing, and still helping people.

Listen to part one of this powerful interview with Dr. Donna Lee.Visit Dr. Donna Lee's website at drdonnalee.podia.com and find Tami at tamirose.com or on social media as TamiRoseCoach

What is trauma? Do I have it? What about therapy--is it for me? Today we talk about what trauma is, how it impacts *everyone*, and how to pursue healing.

Molly is a therapist with 15 years of experience treating adults with trauma and addiction histories. In her private practice she likes working with patients to understand the deep roots and patterns of emotions and behaviors to allow them to live life more fully. She is currently a third year candidate in psychoanalytic training through the National Institute of the Psychotherapies in NYC. You can check out her website at www.mollypfister.com

To learn more about Tami, visit TamiRose.com or find her on social media as @TamiRoseCoach