The speaker shares how reframing past traumas as opportunities for growth and learning can help with the healing process. Though there may be negative emotions associated with the event, it can be empowering to look back and see how it has shaped who we are today.
In this episode, the speaker talks about their experience of trauma and how it changed them as a person. They also express their struggle to find joy in life even after moving on from the difficult period.
The ability to respond to negative comments with positivity comes from knowing oneself and not allowing online criticism to define who you are. Artists and musicians are more likely to be sensitive in nature and should remember that no one online can know them better than themselves.
The speaker shares that sharing her internal world with others helped her feel less alone in dealing with difficult emotions.
This podcast episode features a personal story of losing a dream of becoming a professional athlete, dealing with stress and overwhelm, and growing up with a family member in prison that shaped the speaker's identity.
The speaker discusses the idea of the "other shoe always dropping," despite experiencing positive moments in life. They highlight the importance of focusing on these positive moments in therapy to build strength and resiliency.