#410: Tim Fletcher - Trauma Expert: Reveals Why 80% Of Us Have THIS Type of Trauma
About this episode
Tim Fletcher discusses the intersection of Complex Trauma with addiction and mental health, exploring its effects and the healing process.
Tim Fletcher is a pioneer in the Addictions and Complex Trauma field. After 30+ years of helping others as a pastor, his own trauma recovery and work in addictions treatment led him to recognize how deeply Complex Trauma intersects with addiction, mental health, behaviour, and coping. In this episode, we discuss: 0:00 What People Misunderstand About Trauma 3:02 How Childhood Safety and Attachment Shape Trauma 6:33 Is the Psychiatric Definition of Trauma Too Narrow? 7:49 Why Trauma Makes People Feel “Something Is Wrong With Me” 9:29 How Childhood Experiences Shape Self-Worth 15:08 People Pleasing as Trauma Responses 16:46 Can You Rediscover Your True Self After Trauma? 21:22 Understanding the Healing Process for Trauma 26:49 Narcissistic Family Systems and Complex Trauma 30:36 Betrayal Trauma in Families and Relationships 34:32 Why Some People Develop Trauma Responses and Others Don’t 40:28 Emotionally Unavailable Parents and Attachment Patterns 42:06 Why People Attract Narcissistic Partners 48:51 The Narcissistic Relationship Cycle (Warning Signs) 52:55 Gaslighting and Narcissistic Manipulation 55:08 Starting the Healing Journey From Complex Trauma 58:21 What Actually Helps…
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