Episode 16: Healing Isn’t Linear: You’re Not Broken for Still Struggling

Healing doesn’t follow a straight line, and it’s never really “done.” There’s no final version of ourselves waiting on the other side of the hard work. In this episode, we dive into what it means to live in the ongoing process of healing: how trauma shapes us, how we cope, and how we keep showing up even when it’s imperfect, inconsistent, or exhausting.

We unpack personal stories of trauma and resilience, the normalization of trauma responses, and the harm-reduction strategies that make room for survival when “self-care” feels too far out of reach. We explore the tension between high-functioning expectations and internal overwhelm, and how tiny steps forward can still be powerful.

This conversation is about giving yourself grace while staying accountable. It's about choosing progress over perfection, separating guilt from shame, and understanding that growth isn’t about arriving at 100%- it’s about staying engaged in the work, even when it’s hard.

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