Chapter
Differentiating Between Big T and Little T Trauma
13:19 - 24:13 (10:53)
The podcast discusses the differences between big T traumas, such as natural disasters and physical abuse, and little T traumas, such as emotional abuse and feeling like you don't belong.
Clips
The speaker struggles to understand a traumatic experience from their childhood and the impact it had on them, acknowledging that their young mind wasn't equipped to fully comprehend it at the time.
13:19 - 15:30 (02:10)
Summary
The speaker struggles to understand a traumatic experience from their childhood and the impact it had on them, acknowledging that their young mind wasn't equipped to fully comprehend it at the time.
ChapterDifferentiating Between Big T and Little T Trauma
EpisodeTake Control of Your Life: A Toolkit for Healing
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
Trauma can be any experience that triggers the emotional alarm system in the body, leading to lasting emotional effects on the nervous system.
15:31 - 17:24 (01:53)
Summary
Trauma can be any experience that triggers the emotional alarm system in the body, leading to lasting emotional effects on the nervous system. The impact of trauma can persist for years, causing feelings of danger and anxiety that can be triggered by seemingly innocuous events.
ChapterDifferentiating Between Big T and Little T Trauma
EpisodeTake Control of Your Life: A Toolkit for Healing
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The speaker shares personal experiences and reflects on the concept of trauma, highlighting that it can be a single event or repeated occurrences that affect a person’s mental health and well-being.
17:24 - 20:38 (03:13)
Summary
The speaker shares personal experiences and reflects on the concept of trauma, highlighting that it can be a single event or repeated occurrences that affect a person’s mental health and well-being.
ChapterDifferentiating Between Big T and Little T Trauma
EpisodeTake Control of Your Life: A Toolkit for Healing
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The sound of crunchy snow can trigger a person's traumatic experience.
20:37 - 24:13 (03:35)
Summary
The sound of crunchy snow can trigger a person's traumatic experience. Not only capital T traumas that are big events, but also everyday situations such as being called worthless or constantly receiving negative comments about your appearance can lead to trauma and PTSD.