EPISODE · Jul 7, 2025 · 25 MIN
Trauma Awareness: The Scariest Night of My Life - A Second Fire | Ep 08
from Yoga For Trauma: The Inner Fire of Yoga · host Liz Albanis
Liz shares her personal experiences of trauma survival. Insights into how yoga aids trauma recovery and resilience. As part of holistic wellness plan for mental health. Also shedding light on trauma awareness.On 11 January 2024, Liz's life changed in an instant. In this emotional and episode, she shares the story of the night her neighbour’s house went up in flames. So close that we she and her family only minutes to escape. It was the second fire she had survived, and it ended up sparking the inspiration for this podcast.This episode isn’t about reliving trauma for sympathy. It’s about creating, awareness. Helping other survivors know they're not alone. Liz talk about fear, guilt, and the emotional aftermath, but also the gratitude, the lessons, and the transformation that emerged from the ashes.Whether you’ve experienced trauma, supported someone who has, or just want to understand how yoga supports us when life gets raw and real, this conversation is for you.Key Takeaways:Why trauma doesn’t always look the way people expect—and why it’s valid even if you “escaped” physically unharmed.How a single moment can completely shift your identity and purpose.The role yoga really plays when facing life’s most terrifying moments.Why it's okay to grieve, even when others say “it could’ve been worse.”How first responders showed up with selfless bravery—and what that taught me about service.The long tail of trauma and the ongoing process of recovery.Content Warning:This episode contains personal accounts of house fires and may be triggering for some listeners. Please listen with care. If you're in Australia and need support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the show? We’d love a review!Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Wellness Designed For You combines Yoga Therapy, Pilates, and Myofascial Release to help you reduce stress, move with more ease, and build a sustainable home practice tailored to your body and lifestyle. Because you’re not the problem, the approach just wasn’t designed for you. Book a discovery call.Release, Relax & Restore with my 3R program 3 signature programs: 'Release Your Potential' 'Relax with the Complete Sleep Reset Plan' and 'Restore with Lifeforce Yoga Practices'.Download your freebie to start practising yoga at home.Want to make video and audio editing quicker and simpler? Get 50% off the first 2 months of the Descript Creator Monthly Plan. Interested in being a guest or have a topic suggestion? Instagram: Youtube
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Liz shares her personal experiences of trauma survival. Insights into how yoga aids trauma recovery and resilience. As part of holistic wellness plan for mental health. Also shedding light on trauma awareness. On 11 January 2024, Liz's life changed in an instant. In this emotional and episode, she shares the story of the night her neighbour’s house went up in flames. So close that we she and her family only minutes to escape. It was the second fire she had survived, and it ended up sparking t...
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