Behind the Curtain of the “I Am a Burden” Belief: What We Explored in the Gathering

SummaryJulie Brumley shares her personal journey of healing from adoption-related trauma, emphasizing the importance of body-based work and inner belonging. This episode explores limiting beliefs, the role of somatic therapy, and practical steps for adoptees to reconnect with their true selves. Keywordsadoption trauma, healing, somatic therapy, belonging, limiting beliefs, inner work, resilience, identity, trauma-informed care Key  TopicsTrauma and adoptionBody-based healing and somatic workLimiting beliefs and inner narrativesChapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Context02:39 Common Experiences of Adoption-Related Abandonment03:29 The Impact of Early Rejection and Developmental Trauma04:43 Realizing the Need for a Relationship with Self05:47 The Moment of Confronting Adoption Skeletons08:01 Reading the Adoption Records and Fragmentation09:40 The Art of Kintsugi: Rebuilding with Gold10:13 The Importance of Working with the Body10:49 Challenges with Traditional Somatic Therapy12:07 The Power of Humility and Self-Discovery13:01 Learning to Live from a Place of Belonging14:25 Limiting Beliefs That Keep Us Stuck15:45 Addressing Adoption in Therapy and Spirituality17:04 Identity Lives in the Body, Not Just the Mind18:52 Overcoming the Belief of Being Too Much or Not Enough20:28 Belonging as a Survival Strategy21:51 Imagining a Safe and Loved Self23:40 Uncovering Inner Strength and Capacity26:36 The Belonging Blueprint: A Healing Framework28:06 The Journey from Survival to Authentic Living29:23 Invitation to Deeper Healing and SupportLinksUnmothered Retreat May 23-24th, 2026Schedule a call to connect with JulieWebsiteInstagram: @juliebrumley_Facebook: julierasbrumTikTok: @juliebrumley_Click to Join My Free Adoptee Facebook GroupYou Tube: @julie_brumley