How to heal from a traumatic event

Episode 317 of the Functional Spirituality podcast, hosted by Ava Irani, titled "How to heal from a traumatic event" was published on July 20, 2025 and runs 27 minutes.

July 20, 2025 ·27m · Functional Spirituality

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Summary

We are re-sharing this episode where Ava discusses what trauma is and what happens to our body when we experience a traumatic event. Listen in to understand the mechanics of a healing process and the different ways of meeting traumatic material. Relevant links: Free resources Join our Therapeutic Embodiment trainings waitlist Chapter markers: 00:00 A bit about Ava and Functional Spirituality podcast 01:43 Intro to today’s topic 04:05 Understanding the mechanics of a healing practice 05:24 What is trauma? 07:40 What happens when we experience a traumatic event? 11:06 What does healing from a traumatic event mean? 15:46 The idea of catharsis 19:50 Ways of meeting traumatic material 22:56 Disclaimer 23:25 Part 1 of the Functional Spirituality Method, free resources and upcoming trainings (please note this is a repurposed episode, the training dates are from previous years) Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: www.functionalspirituality.com Newsletter sign-up: A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.

Episode Description

We are re-sharing this episode where Ava discusses what trauma is and what happens to our body when we experience a traumatic event.

Listen in to understand the mechanics of a healing process and the different ways of meeting traumatic material.

Relevant links:

Free resources

Join our Therapeutic Embodiment trainings waitlist

Chapter markers:

00:00 A bit about Ava and Functional Spirituality podcast

01:43 Intro to today’s topic

04:05 Understanding the mechanics of a healing practice

05:24 What is trauma?

07:40 What happens when we experience a traumatic event?

11:06 What does healing from a traumatic event mean?

15:46 The idea of catharsis

19:50 Ways of meeting traumatic material

22:56 Disclaimer

23:25 Part 1 of the Functional Spirituality Method, free resources and upcoming trainings (please note this is a repurposed episode, the training dates are from previous years)

Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:

www.functionalspirituality.com

Newsletter sign-up:

A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.