Is Trauma Real—or Are We Overusing the Word? | ep -39

Do you havetrauma—even if nothing “bad” happened to you? In this RitaDate Podcast episode, I’m joined by trauma counsellor Shreya Choudharyfor a thoughtful conversation about what trauma really is, how it affects ourmental health, and why healing involves more than simply understanding ourpast.We explore:• The hidden signs of trauma• High-functioning trauma and why so many people miss it• The connection between trauma and anxiety, burnout, and self-worth• Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses• Why trauma lives in the body, not just the mind• How trauma shapes our relationships and boundaries• Gentle first steps toward healing Whetheryou're curious about trauma, struggling with recurring emotional patterns, orsimply interested in understanding yourself better, this conversation offerspractical insights and hope.