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Oct 5, 2026 48 min

Complex Trauma and High Achievers: Why Rest Feels Unsafe

from Rosabel Unscripted Podcast Hosted by RZ

In this episode, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Christopher Barker to talk about why so many capable, high-achieving people are still living in survival mode, and why rest can feel unsafe even when life looks fine from the outside.My guest Dr. Barker explains how complex trauma shapes our relationships, our identity, and even our physical health. He also introduces relational time, the framework from his book Now and Then, and shares simple tools to help your nervous system finally stand down.Connect with Dr. Barker: https://drchristopherbarker.comFree resources from me: https://rosabelzohfeld.com/rosabelievers/

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