I Went Back to the Arena That Nearly Broke Me | Kyla

ARC Client journeyShe survived the Manchester Arena bombing. Years later, she walked back through those doors - and rebuilt the identity she lost that night. Kyla  joins the Atomic Rambo Podcast to share her raw, honest journey through PTSD, trauma-informed coaching, and the moment she chose to face her fear head-on. Kyla worked one-on-one with Dan through Atomic Rambo Coaching's positive psychology programme - this episode is the story of that work, in her own words. In this episode, Kyla and Dan cover: - Her background and the lasting impact of the Manchester Arena bombing - How PTSD symptoms developed and why they didn't show up right away - The reality of accessing therapy, and how EMDR helped her process the trauma - Losing her sense of self - and the identity work that helped her find it again - The practical planning behind returning to the arena, safely and on her terms - Self-soothing strategies for managing anxiety in high-stakes moments - How reframing and acceptance became turning points in her healing - Moving from grief to growth - and using her story to help others - The role positive psychology and trauma-informed coaching played in her recovery - Her advice for anyone struggling: seek help, do the work, and trust the process.TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction: Kyla story of trauma and recovery 00:23 – The aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing and initial struggles 02:09 – Challenges faced with therapy access and processing PTSD 05:32 – The approach of trauma-informed coaching and identity work 12:09 – Planning and preparing to revisit the arena safely 14:04 – The day of the concert and managing anxiety through simplification 17:05 – The emotional breakthrough of returning and the healing power of facing fears 24:15 – Grieving and moving on: the importance of closure 26:36 – Embracing a new perspective and helping others with her story 28:02 – Advice for others experiencing trauma and the importance of self-awareness 30:18 – Accepting vulnerability and setting healthy boundaries 32:07 – Progress, accountability, and future goals in her journey of recovery 33:27 – Final reflections and encouragement for listeners This episode is a testament to resilience - proof that recovery is possible with the right tools, the right support, and the courage to face what scares you most. Kyla's transformation was made possible through Atomic Rambo Coaching's positive psychology programme, built to help people rebuild identity and resilience after trauma. 🔗 Listen to the full episode on all podcast platforms 🔗 Work with Dan Holder -ARC: www.atomicrambo.comEmail us - [email protected]