106 - "What’s Holding You Back from Living Fully After Trauma?" with Jen Guidry

In this enlightening episode, hosts Christy Rutherford and Jen Guidry explore the profound impact of past trauma on success and the importance of regulating our nervous system to live an elevated life. With compelling personal stories and professional insights, they delve deeply into how acknowledging and releasing pain can lead to peace and fulfillment.**What You'll Learn:**1. **Pain as a Driving Force:**- Jen Guidry's personal journey of relentless goal-seeking and numbing mechanisms.- Understanding how pain rather than passion often drives success.2. **Healing and Transformation:**- The significance of releasing pain for peace and self-fulfillment.- How to move from being motivated by pain to achieving a state of being.3. **Somatic Experiencing:**- An explanation of somatic experiencing and its role in body awareness and stress regulation.- Techniques to regulate the nervous system and improve overall well-being.4. **Personal Accounts of Trauma:**- Jen Guidry and Christy Rutherford share their experiences with trauma and its physical impacts.- The role of unforgiveness in disease and the importance of healing deep-rooted traumas.5. **Professional and Personal Growth:**- Insights into Jen Guidry’s career success in the mortgage industry and her transition to helping others overcome trauma.- The necessity of vulnerability and self-awareness in achieving true freedom.6. **Empowering Women and First Responders:**- Jen’s commitment to empowering women and first responders through practical stress management and resilience training.- The importance of mindfulness and self-kindness in daily life.7. **Tools and Techniques:**- Effective use of somatic experiencing and breathing techniques to curb stress and anxiety.- Practical advice for those feeling overwhelmed to start the healing journey.**Memorable Quotes:**- “Trauma stored in the body prevents you from fully living.”- “Forgiveness is not an act for others; it is a gift to yourself.”- “Learning to listen to your body is the first step to overcoming any ailment.”**Conclusion:**This episode brings to light the vital connection between past traumas and present behaviors, advocating for mindfulness and body awareness as keys to overcoming pain. Christy and Jen provide invaluable insights into achieving a balanced, peaceful life despite past adversities.Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for more transformative discussions with experts on personal development and overcoming trauma.**Call to Action:**Visit Jen Guidry’s website to learn more about her seminars and coaching programs. Connect with Christy and Jen on their social media platforms to stay updated on their latest insights and events. Links are available in the podcast description.Text "PAYGAP" to 66866 for Christy’s free 15-minute video insight on How Your Pay Compares to the Market ValueFree Video: The Pay Gap Calculator&nbsp;- https://www.paygapcalculator.com/earnmyvalue&nbsp;Mentorship Community - <a href="https://www.prpmentor.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"...