You Are Not Broken

In this episode, we discuss the all too common idea that people are "broken." Natalie explains the difference between guilt and shame. She also defines chronic shame and explains how it can affect trauma survivors. We discuss some of the seemingly unhealthy or dysfunctional ways in which survivors have learned to cope with their trauma, and Natalie shares some helpful ways to approach the shame that often comes with these coping mechanisms. Finally, Natalie offers encouragement and hope to trauma survivors who feel like they themselves are "broken."