How Do I Keep Living When I'm in So Much Pain? - with Kim Brown

About this episode

In this episode, Alana and Kim Brown discuss the impact of betrayal trauma and share tools for healing and self-compassion.

Betrayal trauma doesn’t just hurt — it destabilizes your nervous system, your identity, and your ability to function. In this powerful episode, Alana and guest Kim Brown (Choose Recovery Services coach) talk openly about: Not wanting to exist Trauma and PTSD symptoms after betrayal Grounding tools that reduce long-term harm Choosing yourself moment by moment Borrowing hope when you can’t feel it Healing isn’t glamorous and doesn’t always feel brave, but you can heal. And you don’t have to do it alone. Chapters 02:34 Betrayal as Trauma 06:23 When Functioning Collapses 08:53 Shame and Self-Compassion 13:37 Not Wanting to Exist 16:29 Healing Is Messy 25:12 Grounding the Nervous System 29:18 Practical Tools 32:58 Borrowing Hope and Support Register Now! ✨ Courage to Thrive - This intensive brings together expert trauma specialists in the serene Utah mountains for a transformative experience that goes beyond healing—it's about getting your power back. Join other courageous women March 17th-20th, and leave with proven strategies, unshakeable boundaries, and renewed hope…because your story doesn't end with betrayal—it transforms into something powerful. 🦋 Rise, Renew, Restore Somatic…

People in this episode

Hosts: Alana Gordon, Amie Woolsey

Guest: Kim Brown

Topics covered

• betrayal trauma
• healing
• PTSD
• grounding tools
• self-compassion
• hope

Keywords

• betrayal trauma
• nervous system
• PTSD symptoms
• grounding tools
• self-compassion
• healing
• hope

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Choose Recovery Services

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