How to do inner child work to heal trauma + how to find the right therapist to help you heal your trauma

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with trauma survivor and life coach Nate Postlethwait about recovering from trauma, how to do inner child work to heal childhood trauma, and the cleansing power of grief and finding true, long-term healing. Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-do-inner-child-work-to-heal-trauma-how-to-find-the-right-therapist-to-help-you-heal-your-trauma Nate's website: natepost.comInstagram: @nate_postlethwait OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Thrive Market: Try Thrive Market today and become a member risk-free! Go to thrivemarket.com/DRLEAF and you’ll get up to 25% off your first order and a FREE gift:  -Blinkist: To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 3:08 How understanding the mind-brain connection helped Nate deal with his trauma 7:34 Why Nate became a certified wellness coach 9:40 Nate’s inspiring story 14:00 The cleansing power of grief 17:30 Why there is nothing natural about trauma 22:00 How shame is related to human innocence 24:20 Why trauma and sexuality are two very different things 27:16 How to deal with the grief of lost time 39:20 The danger of conversion therapy 45:08 How to help someone who has experienced trauma 51:32 Why agency is so important when it comes to healing 1:03:00 The power of breath work ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.