EP #1271: How to Heal Trauma, Break Free, and Find Joy Through Finding Purpose & Self-Care Practices

Send us Fan MailLisa is joined by Audrey Hope, an award-winning certified addiction and trauma counselor. The world is always an uncertain place, but given the events of the past couple of weeks and years, our collective trauma is seemingly reaching its boiling point. Not only are we all dealing with our personal trauma, but we’re also dealing with the grief of watching others suffer through war, destruction, or illness.When experiencing emotions that are seemingly too big to process ourselves, many of us turn to spirituality or prayer to cope. But we also may ask why this is happening and why good or innocent people suffer.Certified trauma counselor Audrey Hope says, “When you see and experience violent and heartbreaking images or events, this vicarious trauma is hard to unsee. Learning to take and transform trauma into something positive is a skill we need to learn in our current world."Summary:In this conversation, Audrey Hope, an award-winning certified addiction and trauma counselor, discusses coping with trauma and the world's trauma. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the brainwashing of women and the need to break free from societal conditioning. Audrey also explores the healing process from childhood trauma and the power of imagination and soul tools. She highlights the significance of protecting oneself from the world's trauma and finding hope in challenging times. Additionally, Audrey delves into the dynamics of cults and the connection between illness and trauma. She encourages individuals to slow down, look within, and set boundaries to protect their own well-being. In this conversation, Lisa Davis interviews Audrey Hope about her approach to addiction, trauma, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of going beyond labels and removing shame and guilt. Audrey shares her insights on working on relationships, manifestation, and the role of money and love in our lives. They explore the concepts of transformation, seeking, and finding joy. The conversation also touches on the influence of past lives, karma, and healing beyond thoughts. Audrey shares her journey of finding purpose and spiritual training. The interview concludes with information on how to connect with Audrey and the possibility of future conversations.Chapters00:00Introduction and Setting the Stage01:41The Brainwashing of Women03:05Coping with Trauma and Finding Balance06:03Healing from Childhood Trauma07:33Using Imagination and Soul Tools for Healing09:08Protecting Yourself from the World's Trauma11:32Finding Hope in Challenging Times13:59Understanding Cults and Healing from Brainwashing16:36Exploring the Soul and Higher Perspective19:59The Connection Between Illness and Trauma22:25The Power of Self-Healing and Burning Problems25:14The Importance of Slowing Down and Looking Within26:25Setting Boundaries and Protecting Yourself from Toxic People30:12Maintaining Your Light and Not Taking on Others' Issues31:21Accepting That You Can't Fix Everyone32:11Approach to Addiction and Trauma33:05Going Beyond Labels33:35Removing Shame and Guilt34:27Working on Relationships and Manifestation35:19The Importance of Money and Love35:33Transformation and Joy36:04Seeking and Finding36:38Different Levels of Challenges37:02Karma and Relationships37:33The Influence of Past Lives38:03Healing Beyond Thoughts39:37Finding Purpose and Spiritual Training40:47Exploring Questions and Reflection41:16Connecting with Audrey Hope41:48Future Conversations