Ep 144: Susan Gold ~ Overcoming Silence ~ from Childhood Trauma to Adult Empowerment

Every so often, we cross paths with a story that is not just a personal narrative but a guiding light for resilience and empowerment. This is exactly what Susan Gold brings to our latest episode. Her candid account of transforming childhood trauma into a beacon of adult freedom is a conversation that resonates deeply with anyone who's ever felt silenced by their past. Susan peels back the layers of family love, tension, and the coping mechanisms that often accompany hidden emotional traumas, revealing how she broke free from the chains of patriarchal norms and toxic dynamics.Navigating the murky waters of PTSD and addiction, Susan's journey is one of raw courage and profound self-discovery. Her reflections on healing from life-threatening domestic incidents and embracing joy after clinical depression are poignant reminders of the human spirit's incredible capacity for renewal. In this heart-to-heart, we examine the physical and emotional manifestations of trauma and the pivotal moments that lead to self-empowerment, such as her decision to create a sanctuary within her own home to foster healing.Wrap up your week with inspiration from a conversation that explores the transformative power of writing one's truth. Susan's story is not only her own but also a collective narrative of those who yearn to turn their struggles into triumph. Her experiences, culminating in the cathartic process of penning her story and sharing it with the world, are a testament to the healing that comes from authentic expression. Join us as we celebrate the courage to speak one's truth, and be reminded of our own potential to rewrite the chapters of our lives.Where to find Susan and her book 'Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom':https://www.susangold.us/Support the show=========================More episodes https://truthandtranscendence.comMore about Catherine / Being Space / Expansive Coaching https://beingspace.world✦ Explore Expansive Coaching If something in your life is beginning to open — or there is a sense of moving toward deeper alignment — you’re warmly invited into this work.This is a space for reflection, unfolding, and spacious conversation.A simple way to begin:🔹 Taste session (20–30 mins) — experience the work directly https://go.oncehub.com/TasteOfExpansiveCoaching🔹 Q&A call (15 mins) — ask questions and sense whether it feels aligned for you https://go.oncehub.com/ExpansiveCoachingQA🤝 Join our Being Space Community✦ Podcast: / https://truthandtranscendence.com✦ Website: / https://beingspace.world✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@BEINGSPACEcatherinellewellyn✦ Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/beingspace.world/✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/BeingSpaceWorld✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@beingspace.world Support the podcast: https://truthandtranscendence.com/donate