No Longer Leading with Your Wounds with Hilary Momberger-Powers (Part 1)

Hilary Momberger-Powers—best known as the original voice of Sally Brown in the Peanuts cartoons—shares the raw truth of what came after childhood fame: trauma, addiction, and ultimately recovery. In this first part of our conversation, Hilary and host Sacha Holder unpack what it means to stop leading with your wounds, how childhood survival roles become adult identities, and why stability starts with the simplest acts of self-care.In this episode:The cost of perfection and people-pleasingHow trauma scripts shape our adult choicesRecognizing the “trauma character” we build to surviveStabilizing with HALT — Hungry, Angry, Lonely, TiredMoving from survival mode into belongingIf this episode helped you, share it, follow the show, and leave a quick review—it helps the message reach others who need it.Key TakeawaysWe build “trauma characters” that mask pain until we face the wound.Stabilization is spiritual: eat, rest, connect, breathe.Freedom starts when you own your part without self-blame.You don’t erase the past—you befriend it.Pull Quotes“I wasn’t broken—I was fractured. And fractures heal stronger.”“Your wound can’t drive if you stop handing it the keys.”“Little-by-little beats ‘all of a sudden.’ Every time.”⚠️ Content NoteThis episode includes discussion of childhood trauma, sexual abuse, addiction, and recovery in the context of healing and resilience. Listener discretion is advised. If these topics are tender for you, please take care of yourself as you listen, pause when needed, and reach out for support if anything resonates too closely.Connect:Where to find Hilary:Website: https://www.hilarypowers.com/Follow Hilary: 📱Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/hilarymombergerpowers/]📺YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hilary+momberger]📺TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@hilarympowers]📱LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-momberger-powers-078a604/]✨ Connect with The High-Functioning Disaster:🎙 Guest inquiries: bookings [at] holderhausmedia [dot] com📬 Get in touch: heythere [at] holderhausmedia [dot] com🎙 More episodes & info: [https://the-high-functioning-disaster.captivate.fm/]🎙 Discover more podcasts by Holder Haus Media: [https://holder-haus-media.captivate.fm/]📱 Follow on IG: @thehighfunctioningdisaster [https://instagram.com/thehighfunctioningdisaster]📺 Watch on YouTube: Uploads coming soon! [https://www.youtube.com/@HolderHausMedia]💜 When I’m not podcasting, I’m also a Scentsy Consultant