014: Is Trauma Something You Can‘t Recover From? // Guest Sandi Derby

In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, host Cole James is joined by Sandi Derby, a grief recovery specialist. Sandi shares her personal journey of healing from childhood abuse and addiction through the grief recovery method. She emphasizes the importance of emotional recovery and the need to process and grieve the losses that result from traumatic experiences. Sandi also discusses the societal narrative that trauma is something one can never recover from and challenges this belief by sharing her own transformation and the profound impact of the grief recovery method.   The episode highlights the power of emotional honesty, compassionate listening, and the ability to live a full and present life after healing from emotional pain. In this conversation, Cole James and Sandi Derby discuss the importance of not letting grief define one's identity. They emphasize the need to do the work of grief recovery in order to move forward and let go of past pain. They highlight the pitfalls of holding onto grief, such as seeking validation through others' sympathy or attention. They also discuss the power of completing the grief process and finding one's true identity beyond the pain. The conversation explores various examples of traumatic events and the associated losses that require grief work. They encourage listeners to face, embrace, and release the pain in order to live a full and empowered life.   Connect with Sandi: https://sandiderby.com/   Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it.   We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English-speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary.   Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more.   For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/