75. Is It Too Late to Start Again? Overcoming Trauma, Anxiety Symptoms, and Guilt ~ with Kathleen Guire

When you feel like you’re drowning in burnout, chronic stress, isolation, loneliness, anxiety symptoms, or seasonal depression after years of over-giving, it can feel almost wrong to even think about investing in yourself. Guilt shows up quietly and asks, “Is it too late for me?” In this episode, Lori talks with Kathleen, published author and host of Novel Writing for Christians, about trauma, healing, and finding purpose after life has been reshaped by PTSD, caregiving overload, and long seasons of emotional survival. After childhood trauma, years of pushing it down, and later adopting four children with complex trauma needs, Kathleen found herself suddenly confronting her own old trauma patterns and stress responses she had lived with for years without realizing it. That journey led her into counseling, trauma recovery, and a new calling: writing fiction that helps others understand trauma in honest, human ways. She also speaks to those over 50 who feel a loss of purpose after raising kids, homeschooling, or years of pouring into everyone else, now wondering if it’s “selfish” to start again. Her message is gentle but clear: your life is not over, and it is not too late to begin again. Trauma doesn’t follow one path, but healing can open space for felt safety, clarity, and a new sense of direction rooted in grace rather than guilt. LINKS: Kathleen's website: https://kathleenguireauthor.com/  Novel Writing for Christians with Kathleen Guire: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/novel-writing-for-christians-how-to-write-a-book/id1787164915  OTHER LINKS:  Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: insider.grwebsite.com Website: www.practicalsoluitionsforptsd.com Sign up for an Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough Join our Facebook community: (1) Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! [email protected] Take the free, Values in Action Survey and discover your Signature Character Strengths: 24 Character Strengths List | VIA Institute