Episode 17 Broken, Not Less: Redefining PTSD & The Power of Kintsugi Healing with Nikki Everett

🔍 Main Topics & Takeaways:How trauma can creep in silently—and suddenly crash everything you thought you were. The metaphor of kintsugi and how embracing our cracks can make us stronger and more beautiful. Why rewriting your trauma narrative is a powerful tool for healing. The importance of shifting societal views on mental illness and breaking down stigma. Why emotional regulation and early intervention are essential for lasting change.   💬 Standout Quotes:“I came home that night and couldn’t string a sentence together. Trauma had taken everything I thought I was.” – Nikki Everett“We are not the story of what happened to us. We are the story of how we rose after it.” – Nikki Everett“You can be broken and still beautiful. In fact, that’s where your gold is.” – Sarah Jordan-Ross  ⏱️ Key Moments & Timestamps:01:19 – Meet Nikki: Her background in criminal justice and her complex PTSD diagnosis 04:25 – Journaling as a lifeline and how her book Uncomfortably Comfortable came to be 08:50 – The healing power of kintsugi and reclaiming strength in the cracks 12:58 – Reframing trauma through the Hero’s Journey 16:35 – The boldness behind She Is Mental and challenging stigma 22:29 – Misconceptions around mental illness and violence 27:15 – How to rewrite your trauma narrative and reclaim your future 30:25 – The effects of violent media on children and Nikki’s call for emotional education 34:27 – Creating community and returning to the village   👥 Guest Info:Nikki EverettFounder of She Is Mental Author of Uncomfortably Comfortable Speaker and advocate for trauma-informed mental health awareness🌐 Website: sheismental.com.au 📘 Book: Uncomfortably Comfortable (Available on Amazon, Audible, and major platforms)  📢 Call to Action:If this episode moved you, share it with a friend who needs to hear that healing is possible and they're not alone.Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your story matters—just like Nikki’s, just like Sarah’s, and just like yours.