Get Trauma Informed Podcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore how recovery can create emotional distance from familiar patterns, relationships, and environments that once felt normal. Sometimes growth requires separation, not as punishment or rejection, but as protection for your recovery journey.In This Episode You Will Learn:Why personal growth can create discomfort in familiar environmentsHow boundaries and awareness shift relationship dynamicsThe difference between rejection and protective separationWhy your nervous system may interpret distance as lossHow recovery sometimes requires limiting access to old patternsWhy identity restoration often changes your alignment with people and placesHow to create space for clarity, safety, and emotional regulationKey Reflection:Sometimes the hardest part of recovery is realizing you cannot become who you are meant to be while remaining fully connected to everything that kept you stuck.Recovery Comes FirstSeparation in recovery does not always mean cutting people off completely. Sometimes it simply means creating enough emotional and physical space to think clearly, regulate your nervous system, and respond differently than before.Growth changes alignment. And sometimes protecting your recovery requires honoring those changes without guilt.Reflection Questions:What environments no longer support the version of you that is growing?Where have you mistaken protective separation for rejection?What boundaries may be necessary for your continued recovery journey?If this conversation resonates with you and you are beginning to recognize areas where your environment may be affecting your recovery, you are invited to explore the Oasis Wellness Academy.The Academy is a supportive space where you can continue learning at your own pace, build awareness without pressure, and connect with others who are recovering one breath at a time.#TraumaRecovery #IdentityRestoration #GetTraumaInformed #Boundaries #EmotionalRecovery #ComplexPTSD #TraumaInformed #RecoveryJourney Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode OverviewIn this episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, we take a deeper look at why setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable, heavy, and even wrong.What if the guilt you feel is not a sign that you are doing something wrong… but a sign that something is changing?This conversation reframes guilt as a natural part of trauma recovery and personal growth, especially when you begin choosing yourself in ways you never have before.In This Episode You Will Learn:Why guilt often shows up when you begin setting boundariesHow past conditioning shapes your emotional responsesThe connection between people-pleasing and safetyWhy guilt is not an indicator of wrongdoingHow to reframe guilt as a sign of growthA simple question to help you navigate emotional discomfortKey Insight: Guilt is not always a warning sign. Sometimes, it is a signal that you are doing something unfamiliar… and necessary.Reflection Question: When guilt arises, ask yourself: “Am I doing something wrong, or something unfamiliar?”Spiritual Reflection: Galatians 1:10 reminds us: Are we seeking approval from people… or alignment with truth?This shift allows us to move from people-pleasing into purpose-driven decisions.Call to Action: If this message resonates with you, I invite you to take the next step.Inside the Oasis Wellness Academy, we explore these patterns with structure and support so you can begin to understand your experiences differently.You do not have to carry this alone anymore. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Overview: In this episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, Coach Liz reframes one of the most misunderstood concepts in trauma recovery: boundaries.If setting boundaries feels uncomfortable, it does not mean you are doing something wrong. It means your body is learning something new.Coach Liz walks listeners through how trauma shapes the nervous system to overextend, why boundaries can trigger guilt and fear, and how to begin viewing boundaries as a form of self-support rather than rejection.This episode invites you to shift from survival patterns into regulated, supported living.In This Episode You Will Learn: • Why boundaries feel uncomfortable and what your body is actually responding to • The difference between rejection and regulation • How trauma conditions the nervous system to overextend and stay available • Why guilt, anxiety, and fear show up when you begin setting limits • How boundary-setting becomes an act of self-support and responsibility • The spiritual foundation of boundaries through Proverbs 4:23 • How to begin honoring your limits without overexplainingReflection Questions: • Where do you feel overextended right now? • What situations make it difficult for you to say no? • What would honoring your limits without overexplaining look like for you?Call to Action: If this message resonates with you, I invite you to take the next step.Inside the Oasis Wellness Academy, we explore these patterns with structure and support so you can begin to understand your experiences differently.You do not have to carry this alone anymore.  Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Overview:In this episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, Coach Liz Blanding challenges the belief that being emotional or sensitive means you are “too much.” She reframes emotional intensity as a response to a lack of protection and safety, not a flaw in identity. This conversation invites listeners to shift from self-blame to self-awareness by understanding how unmet needs and unsafe environments shape emotional responses. Through personal reflection and spiritual grounding, this episode offers a new perspective on emotions as meaningful signals rather than problems to suppress.In This Episode You Will Learn:• Why emotional intensity is not the problem, but a response to unmet needs• How beliefs about being “too much” are formed in unsafe environments• The connection between emotional suppression and identity-based shame• How to begin reframing emotions as information instead of problems• A spiritual perspective on being created with depth, awareness, and feelingKey Takeaway:You are not too much. You were carrying what was never meant to be carried alone.If this message resonates with you, I invite you to take the next step.Inside the Oasis Wellness Academy, we explore these patterns with structure and support so you can begin to understand your experiences differently.You do not have to carry this alone anymore. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary:In this episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, Coach Liz explores how many of our adult behaviors were not intentionally chosen but formed through survival.Patterns like people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, and control often begin as childhood adaptations to unsafe or unpredictable environments. Over time, these patterns can feel like identity.But recovery invites a different question.What if that is not who you are?Through personal reflection and spiritual grounding, this episode introduces the possibility of separating learned survival patterns from true identity. Awareness creates space for choice. And choice opens the door for renewal.This is not about becoming someone new.It is about returning to who you were before survival became your identity.In This Episode, You Will Learn:• How childhood survival patterns shape adult identity• Why people-pleasing, control, and emotional shutdown are learned responses• The difference between survival-based identity and true identity• How awareness creates the opportunity for change• A spiritual perspective on renewal and identity restorationKey Reflection Questions:• What patterns in your life feel automatic?• Where were these patterns first learned?• What becomes possible if you begin to question them?Next Steps:If this message resonates with you, you are invited to continue your journey inside the Oasis Wellness Academy.This is a structured, supportive environment where we walk through identity, recovery, and leadership one step at a time.Recovery comes first.Awareness builds over time.And you are not expected to rush the process. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan Mail🎧 Episode SummaryIn this foundational episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, Coach Liz explores one of the most important questions in recovery:Who am I without the trauma?Many of us unknowingly build our identity around survival. We become “the strong one,” “the people pleaser,” or “the peacekeeper,” not because that is who we are, but because that is who we needed to be.This episode gently shifts the focus from what happened to you… to who you are beyond it.Recovery is not about becoming someone new.It is about returning to who you were always created to be.🔑 In This Episode You Will Learn:How trauma shapes identity through survival rolesWhy survival patterns can feel like your true selfThe difference between identity and adaptationHow recovery begins with awareness, not judgmentWhy transformation starts with renewing your mind, not forcing changeHow to begin reconnecting with your true identity🧠 Key Concepts CoveredSurvival-Based IdentityWhen safety is missing, identity forms around protection.You may recognize yourself as:The strong oneThe fixerThe caretakerThe one who holds everything togetherThese roles helped you survive.But they are not the full truth of who you are.Identity Beyond TraumaRecovery invites a new question:“Who am I beyond what happened to me?”This is where transformation begins.Not through pressure.Not through performance.But through renewal.Romans 12:2 reminds us:“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”Awareness Is the First StepBefore change comes awareness.Awareness allows you to:Observe your patterns without judgmentRecognize what is survival vs identityCreate space for something new✨ Reflection QuestionsAsk yourself:Where did I learn to become who I am today?What part of me feels like survival instead of identity?What am I beginning to notice about myself?There is no judgment in the answer.Only information.🌿 Continue the ConversationThis work is explored deeper inside the Oasis Wellness Academy – Foundations of Recovery Pathway, where we walk through structured recovery, identity work, and trauma-informed leadership step by step.We are recovering one breath at a time.Give yourself grace and stay fearless.Bye for now. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailSpecial Release: Domestic Violence Series Episode 8 of 8🎧 Episode SummaryThis episode is being released out of order as we continue aligning the Foundations Podcast Series inside the Oasis Wellness Academy.You may also hear a reference to the All Things Recovery Patreon Community. That community has been retired and transitioned into the Oasis Wellness Academy, where everything is now housed in one structured, trauma-informed space.This episode remains an important part of the journey. It focuses on what happens after awareness begins to take root.Recovery is not the end.Recovery becomes responsibility.Recovery becomes leadership.Your comeback becomes a blueprint for someone else.🔑 Key Themes Covered1. The 5-Step Bottleneck Breakthrough Method (0:00)Identify the BottleneckRelease the BacklogReclaim Your FlowExpand into ConnectionStep into Abundance2. Walking in Purpose After Recovery (3:53)Practice peace dailyGive from overflow, not woundsStay connected to safe community3. Continue the Journey (8:14)Pathway to Trauma Recovery Book and JournalOasis Wellness Academy — Foundations PathwayPathway Professional Mentor Association (PPMA)All resources are now centralized within the Academy for a more structured and supportive experience.4. Closing Encouragement (9:09)A broken brain does not mean a broken destiny.Recovery is responsibility.Recovery is consistency.Continue your journey inside the Oasis Wellness Academy, your central space for structured recovery and support.You are not behind.You are rebuilding.🌿 Final ReminderWe are recovering one breath at a time.Give yourself grace and stay fearless.Bye for now. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode OverviewMany people think of recovery only as relief from pain. However, trauma recovery produces something much deeper. It produces wisdom, compassion, and understanding that can help others find freedom.In this episode, Coach Liz explains how recovery becomes a form of wealth. The lessons learned through recovery become valuable guidance that can support others who are walking through similar struggles.Coach Liz also explains the three stages of trauma recovery and how the final stage activates purpose and responsibility to share the wisdom gained through the recovery journey.In This Episode You Will Learn• Why trauma recovery creates wisdom that can help others• The three stages of trauma recovery: Awakening, Application, and Activation• How recovery becomes purpose rather than just personal survival• Five questions that help reveal your calling• The next step for those who feel called to guide othersThe Three Stages of RecoveryTrauma recovery unfolds in three stages.Awakening is where someone begins understanding their story and recognizing patterns that shaped their life.Application is where recovery practices begin. Emotional regulation improves, boundaries strengthen, and a healthier identity begins to form.Activation is where recovery becomes purpose. The wisdom gained through the journey becomes a resource that can help others find direction and hope.Activating Your PurposeMany people sense a calling to help others after recovery begins. These questions can help guide that process.• Who is waiting for my story• Where has God been tugging at my heart• What cycles end with me• What wisdom do I now carry that others need• How can I offer what I never receivedRecovery does not require perfection. It requires responsibility to use the wisdom gained through the journey.Pathway Professional Mentor AssociationFor those who feel called to guide others, the Pathway Professional Mentor Association (PPMA) provides training for trauma recovery mentors and peer support leaders.Participants begin by completing two foundational courses inside Oasis Wellness Academy.• Pathways to Get Trauma-Informed – Level 1• Trauma Recovery One Breath at a Time – Level 2These courses provide the foundation for serving others safely and responsibly.Call to ActionIf you feel a pull to help others through trauma recovery, your story may be part of someone else's breakthrough.Explore the next step inside Oasis Wellness Academy and begin activating the purpose connected to your recovery journey. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode OverviewMany people begin trauma recovery with one simple goal. They want the pain to stop and the patterns to change. However, as recovery progresses, many people discover something deeper. Their story begins with helping others find hope.In this episode, Coach Liz explores how trauma recovery often moves beyond personal recovery and becomes an assignment to help others find freedom. The experiences that once caused pain can produce wisdom, compassion, and understanding that guide others who are walking through similar struggles.In This Episode You Will Learn• Why trauma recovery often becomes a calling to serve others• The three stages of trauma recovery: Awareness, Application, and Purpose• Why many people stop at healing and never step into their assignment• How to recognize who you may be called to help• How trauma recovery mentors can guide others safely and responsiblyTrauma recovery often unfolds in three important stages.Stage One: AwarenessStage Two: ApplicationStage Three: PurposeFinding Your AssignmentMany people ask how they discover their calling after trauma recovery.Often the answer is already hidden within their story.You may notice that people come to you with certain questions. Others may seek your support because they recognize that you understand their experiences.Your assignment may be connected to:• The people you naturally feel drawn to help• The parts of your story others ask about most often• The patterns that God helped you overcome• The hope your story can provide to someone elseScripture reminds us in 2 Corinthians 1:4 that we comfort others with the comfort we have received.Pathway Professional Mentor AssociationFor those who feel called to guide others in trauma recovery, the Pathway Professional Mentor Association (PPMA) provides a certification pathway for trauma recovery mentors, coaches, and peer support leaders.PPMA focuses on teaching leaders how to serve responsibly while honoring emotional safety, ethical boundaries, and spiritual leadership.During the certification program, students complete two foundational courses:• Level 1 – Pathways to Get Trauma-Informed• Level 2 – Trauma Recovery: One Breath at a TimeThese courses help participants build the foundation needed to guide others safely and responsibly.Call to ActionIf you feel a pull to help others through trauma recovery, this may be part of your assignment.To learn more about the Pathway Professional Mentor Association and trauma recovery training opportunities, visit Oasis Wellness Academy and explore the next step in your recovery journey. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode OverviewMany people say they want healthy love. However, after trauma recovery begins, healthy love can feel unfamiliar. Peace, consistency, and kindness can feel strange when past relationships were shaped by chaos, inconsistency, or emotional instability. In this episode, Coach Liz explores why healthy love may feel uncomfortable at first and how trauma recovery helps rebuild the internal capacity to recognize and receive safe, respectful relationships.In This Episode You Will Learn• Why healthy love can feel unfamiliar after trauma • How past relationship patterns affect emotional trust • The six characteristics of healthy love • How your nervous system helps guide relationship discernment • Why recovery helps expand your capacity to receive healthy connectionWhat Healthy Love Looks LikeHealthy love does not create confusion or emotional chaos. Healthy love creates clarity, safety, and peace.Healthy love includes: • Consistency. Words and actions match. • Emotional safety. Feelings can be expressed without fear. • Respect. Time, identity, and boundaries are honored. • Accountability. Mistakes are acknowledged and corrected. • Reciprocity. Both people give and receive. • Peace. The relationship allows your nervous system to rest.When healthy love is present, the relationship supports growth rather than emotional survival.Listening to Your Nervous SystemOne of the most powerful tools in trauma recovery is learning to listen to the body.Your nervous system often recognizes safety before your thoughts do.Signs of healthy connection may include: • breathing becoming slower • shoulders relaxing • a calm and steady mindWhen something is unhealthy, the body often tightens, breathing becomes shallow, and the mind becomes restless.Your body can provide important signals when emotions feel confusing.Level Two Trauma Recovery Now OpenIf you are ready to continue your recovery journey, the Level Two Trauma Recovery Program, One Breath at a Time is now open inside Oasis Wellness Academy.This program helps participants develop the capacity to receive healthy love by learning: • emotional discernment • healthy boundary development • attachment pattern awareness • nervous system regulationCall to ActionTo learn more about the Level Two Trauma Recovery Program, visit Oasis Wellness Academy and explore the next step in your recovery journey.Podcast Closing We are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. Bye for now. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailIn This Episode We Discuss:✨ The pivotal moment when survivors decide they deserve more ✨ How trauma shapes patterns of self-worth ✨ Why we tolerate inconsistency, disrespect, and emotional chaos ✨ How trauma quietly rewrites identity without permission ✨ The two levels of identity recovery: Awareness and Application ✨ Why your worth is not negotiable ✨ A guided affirmation pause to reinforce your valueThe Turning Point of TraumaFor years, many survivors live inside patterns shaped by trauma.Accepting less. Tolerating chaos. Pouring into people who give nothing in return.But there comes a day when clarity arrives.And everything begins to change.Trauma Rewrites IdentityTrauma can quietly teach you that you are:• Too much • Not enough • Required to earn love • Safer when you shrink • Responsible for other people’s behaviorThese identity wounds influence relationships, boundaries, and life decisions.Recovery requires awareness.Recovery involves practice.The Two Levels of Identity HealingLevel 1: AwarenessUnderstanding how trauma shaped your sense of worth. Recognizing where patterns began. Seeing your younger self with compassion.Level 2: ApplicationPracticing boundaries. Regulating emotions. Choosing differently. Building patterns that reflect your inherent worth.This is not about blame. This is about clarity and growth.Your Worth Is Not NegotiableYour worth was not determined by trauma. Your worth was not erased by who walked away. Your worth was established by God.And what God established cannot be undone by dysfunction.InvitationIf this episode resonated with you, consider stepping into:Level 1 Trauma Recovery for awarenessLevel 2 Trauma Recovery for applicationWe are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. Bye for now. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode OverviewIn this powerful conversation, Preston Wheeler joins us to discuss his book “Put Dating Back in the Box,” co-authored with Alonzo McLittle. This book offers a structured and character-centered approach to relationships. Instead of rushing into connections, Preston encourages individuals to first develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal responsibility.This episode explores what happens when we enter relationships without healing unresolved trauma and how intentional growth can transform the way we love.What We Discussed🔹 Introducing Put Dating Back in the Box (0:00)Preston shares the heart behind the book. It provides practical guidance on:Recognizing self-worthHealing from past traumaAvoiding manipulative or abusive partnersDeveloping character before commitmentThe book encourages readers to slow down and build internal strength before seeking external validation.🔹 The Importance of Personal Growth (4:15)Many unhealthy relationships begin when people seek partnership without first addressing:Emotional woundsUnresolved traumaLack of relationship educationCharacter development gapsPreston explains that growth is not optional. It is foundational. Healthy relationships require two whole individuals, not two people looking to be rescued.🔹 Overcoming Trauma and Developing Boundaries (6:47)Preston shares how his own relationship challenges shaped his mission.He discusses:The power of forgiveness without abandoning boundariesLearning from painful experiencesDeveloping self-awarenessRefusing to tolerate unhealthy behaviorHealing does not mean forgetting. It means learning and strengthening your discernment.🔹 Accessing Resources for Personal Growth (12:33)The book highlights the importance of education and support systems such as:CounselingSupport groupsPodcastsBooks on emotional intelligence and character developmentGrowth requires intentional learning. No one is expected to do this alone.🔹 Availability and Impact (30:01)“Put Dating Back in the Box” is widely available through major retailers. Preston encourages listeners to explore the book and begin the journey toward healthier, more empowered relationships.His closing message is clear:You do not have to stay stuck in trauma. You can c We are dedicated to providing support, education, and resources to individuals recovering from various forms of trauma. With a dedicated listener base, our podcast offers a unique opportunity for sponsors to connect with a deeply engaged and supportive community.Partnering with us will provide crucial support to many who need it on their recovery journey.  Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode OverviewSome wounds are not personal choices. They are inherited patterns.In this episode, we explore how generational trauma quietly shapes identity, belief systems, attachment styles, and our view of love. Trauma does not always begin with us. Sometimes it begins in silence, secrets, and survival patterns that were never addressed.This conversation invites compassionate awareness, not blame.⏱ Episode Breakdown3:01 – What Is Generational Trauma?Trauma passed through behaviors, silence, secrets, and unprocessed painHow survival coping mechanisms become family cultureThe way trauma shapes belief systems about love, safety, and identity6:14 – Seven Signs of Generational TraumaEmotional avoidanceUnpredictable behaviorParentificationNormalizing dysfunctionIdentity shaped through shameRepeating unhealthy relationship patternsSilence around trauma7:40 – Breaking the Cycle Without BlameUnderstanding versus accusingCompassion over resentmentChoosing a new direction for the next generation8:35 – Reclaiming Your Story (Level 1 Trauma Recovery)Where did this pattern begin?What was modeled as “love”?What are you ready to shift?11:05 – Closing Reflection Give yourself grace. Stay fearless. We are recovering one breath at a time.Reflection QuestionsWhat was modeled as love in my family system?What emotions were allowed and which were silenced?What patterns am I ready to interrupt?ResourceLevel 1 Trauma Recovery: Reclaiming Your Story Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode DescriptionIn this episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, Peer to Peer Wellness Coach Liz Blanding explores what it means to support someone in crisis without derailing your own trauma recovery. When someone we care about is going through a painful life transition, such as divorce or betrayal, it is easy to slip into overfunctioning, emotional waiting, or self-abandonment. This episode offers a grounded framework for offering care without rescuing, attaching, or pausing your healing.In This Episode, We Cover:Why support should never cost your stabilityHow over-extending for others can reactivate trauma patternsWhy divorce and betrayal are forms of trauma, not just transitionsHow silence can be a signal for self-reflection rather than self-blameA practical framework for offering brief, grounded, non-rescuing presenceKey Takeaways:Support should not cost your emotional or nervous system stabilityReduced communication is often a survival response, not rejectionYou can care without attaching and step back without abandoningPausing your recovery for someone else’s crisis is self-abandonmentYour recovery is the foundation for healthy connectionReflection Prompts:What does silence trigger in me?Am I responding from care or from anxiety?Does this connection support my recovery or challenge it?Closing Reminder:We are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode DescriptionTrauma does not stop at the door when we step into purpose-driven work or entrepreneurship. In this episode, Coach Liz explores how unresolved trauma shows up in business relationships and decision-making, often leading to over-giving, people-pleasing, silence, and financial loss.This conversation brings awareness to how early wounds can repeat themselves through business betrayal, misalignment, and unhealthy partnerships. More importantly, it offers a path forward grounded in boundaries, clarity, and emotional confidence.What You Will Learn in This EpisodeHow trauma influences business behavior and partnershipsWhy business betrayal can reopen childhood woundsThe role of boundaries in ethical and aligned business relationshipsKey questions to evaluate partnerships before committing or continuingHow trauma recovery supports confident, values-based decision-makingEpisode HighlightsTrauma’s impact on business relationships (0:11)The deep wounds of business betrayal (2:42)Establishing boundaries and alignment in business (4:28)Guiding questions for evaluating business relationships (5:34)Reclaiming confidence and emotional power (7:40)Reflection QuestionsAm I operating from purpose or from fear in my business decisions?Do my partnerships honor my values, time, and emotional well-being?Where might I be over-giving to earn safety or approval?Call to Action If this episode resonated, you may be ready for Level 2 Trauma Recovery, where we focus on financial trauma, emotional confidence, and boundary restoration so your calling is protected, not compromised.Closing Reminder Give yourself grace. Stay fearless. We are recovering one breath at a time. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding explores how unresolved trauma can make survivors more vulnerable to narcissistic manipulation. What begins as charm, attention, and emotional safety can quietly shift into control, self-doubt, and emotional harm. This conversation brings clarity to patterns many survivors sense but struggle to name.Coach Liz breaks down the stages of narcissistic manipulation and offers practical trauma recovery tools to help listeners assess emotional safety, rebuild boundaries, and reclaim their emotional authority.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why trauma survivors are often targeted by narcissistic personalities.The five stages of narcissistic manipulation, from love bombing to discard.How self-blame and tolerance of inconsistency keep trauma bonds in place.A simple 3-question tool to assess emotional safety in relationships.Why discernment is protection, not fear.How Level 2 trauma recovery supports identity rebuilding and boundary clarity.Key Discussion Points:Narcissistic manipulation and trauma survivors (00:00)The stages of narcissistic manipulation (03:41)Trauma recovery tools for boundary assessment (05:57)Reclaiming emotional authority through recovery (07:28)Recap and encouragement (08:11)Reflection Question: Where in your life has charm slowly turned into confusion or control?Next Step – Trauma Recovery Support: If this episode resonated with you, you may be ready for Level 2: One Breath at a Time Trauma Recovery. This course supports you in breaking trauma bonds, strengthening boundaries, and choosing relationships with clarity rather than self-doubt.👉 Learn more and begin your next step in recovery today.We are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode OverviewIn this episode, Coach Liz explores the unseen cost of loving someone with unprocessed trauma. Drawing from lived experience, she unpacks how unresolved trauma can quietly enter relationships, creating emotional instability, fear, and numbness that the partner often feels responsible for managing.This conversation invites listeners to reflect on the difference between compassion and self-abandonment, and to release the belief that love requires rescuing or fixing someone else.Key Topics CoveredLoving someone with unprocessed trauma (1:12)Coach Liz shares how she was repeatedly drawn to partners carrying deep emotional wounds. She believed love could heal them, until she realized their unresolved trauma became a third presence in the relationship.The burden of secondary trauma (4:42)When you absorb someone else’s fear, triggers, and emotional weight, it can lead to secondary trauma. Over time, this creates burnout, blurred boundaries, and a loss of self.Choosing yourself over rescuing others (6:02)Healing is a personal responsibility. Healthy love is mutual, safe, and grounded in peace, not emotional labor or survival mode. Coach Liz introduces a “trauma brain vs. recovered brain” filter for relationships.Stepping back to allow healing (6:53)Sometimes the most loving act is stepping back and allowing others to do their own trauma work. Choosing peace may mean releasing familiar but unhealthy dynamics and trusting what God has prepared next.Reflection QuestionWhere in your life have you mistaken rescuing for love, and what might choosing yourself look like now?Next Step: Continue Your RecoveryIf this episode resonated, you may be ready for deeper support.Level 2: Trauma Recovery — One Breath at a Time is designed for those who recognize the patterns, understand the cost of secondary trauma, and are ready to move from awareness into intentional recovery. This level offers structured guidance, reflection, and support to help you strengthen boundaries, restore emotional safety, and choose peace without guilt.You do not have to recover alone. You do not have to carry what was never yours.We are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. Bye for now. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode OverviewIn this deeply personal episode, Coach Liz shares her lived experience with domestic violence and trauma bonding, tracing how early exposure to emotional and relational instability shaped her adult relationships. She explains why survivors often confuse intensity, fear, and inconsistency with love, and why leaving abusive relationships is far more complex than outsiders understand.This conversation expands the definition of domestic violence beyond physical harm to include emotional, psychological, spiritual, and financial abuse. It offers understanding without judgment and truth without shame.What You Will LearnWhy trauma bonding keeps survivors emotionally attached to unsafe partnersHow unhealed childhood trauma trains the nervous system to accept chaos as normalWhy strength is not the issue, but unresolved trauma isHow domestic violence can show up emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, and financiallyWhat recovery has taught Coach Liz about deserving love that does not hurtKey TakeawaysTrauma bonding is a survival response, not a character flawIntensity and fear are often mistaken for love when safety was absent early onStaying does not mean weakness. It means the nervous system learned familiarity, not peaceHealing begins when the body learns what safety actually feels likeYou deserve relationships rooted in consistency, care, and respectReflection QuestionWhere have you mistaken intensity or fear for love because it felt familiar?Call to ActionIf this episode resonates with you and you are ready to begin your recovery journey, consider starting with Rebirth of Her. This is a safe, private, and spiritually grounded program designed specifically for survivors of domestic violence and trauma bonding.If a group setting feels like too much right now, you are invited to begin with Level 1, a gentle, trauma-informed starting place that allows you to learn, reflect, and rebuild emotional safety at your own pace.Your recovery matters. Your safety matters. Your story matters.Closing ReminderWe are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. Bye for now. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode OverviewIn this powerful episode, Coach Liz explores how growing up in an alcoholic or emotionally chaotic home shapes identity, self-worth, and survival patterns long before adulthood. You will learn how shame forms early, why hyper-independence becomes a coping strategy, and how many people lose their authentic selves while simply trying to survive.This episode creates space for understanding, not blame, and offers gentle awareness for those beginning their recovery journey.What You Will LearnHow alcoholism in the home impacts emotional developmentWhy children often take on responsibility that was never theirsHow shame quietly replaces identity in chaotic environmentsThe connection between early chaos and adult people-pleasing or self-abandonmentWhy naming your experience is the first step toward recoveryKey TakeawaysChaos trains the nervous system to stay on high alertShame thrives in secrecy and silenceSurvival roles can follow you into adulthood if left unexaminedAwareness brings choice, and choice brings freedomRecovery begins with compassion for the child you once wereReflection QuestionWhat parts of yourself did you learn to hide just to stay safe?Call to ActionIf this episode resonated with you, consider taking the next step with the Level 1 Pathway to Trauma Recovery Course. This foundational course is designed to help you understand trauma, identify survival patterns, and begin rebuilding emotional safety, clarity, and self-trust at your own pace.You do not have to untangle this alone. Support, structure, and guidance are available as you begin your recovery journey.Closing ReminderWe are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. Bye for now. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary In this deeply personal episode, Coach Liz shares the moment her world shattered at just three years old when she witnessed her mother being violently stabbed. She reflects on how this early trauma, combined with the absence of comfort and emotional support, shaped her understanding of safety, trust, and emotional regulation throughout her life.This conversation explores how childhood trauma that occurs before language develops can fundamentally impact brain development and create lifelong relational patterns. Coach Liz also introduces the concept of childhood emotional neglect and explains how unprocessed trauma teaches a child that their needs and emotions do not matter.To support listeners who may feel stirred or triggered, Coach Liz offers a gentle grounding exercise and reminds listeners that recovery includes learning how to comfort the parts of ourselves that were never protected.The episode closes with encouragement and an invitation to continue the recovery journey with support rather than isolation.Key Topics CoveredChildhood trauma and broken trustTrauma before language and brain developmentChildhood emotional neglect and attachment woundsHow unprocessed trauma impacts adult relationshipsGrounding and self-compassion practicesReconnecting with the inner childFinding support in trauma recoveryGrounding Practice SharedDeep breathingGentle affirmationsAdult self-reassurance for the wounded inner childNext Step for Listeners Listeners are invited to continue their journey through the Trauma Recovery Course, a supportive space to learn tools, understanding, and self-compassion without having to navigate recovery alone.We are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. Bye for now. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary In this deeply reflective episode, Coach Liz explores how trauma can begin before birth. Long before memory or language forms, the nervous system is already learning whether the world is safe. When a mother experiences fear, stress, or violence during pregnancy, the developing baby absorbs that emotional environment. This early exposure can shape identity, safety, and relationship patterns later in life.Coach Liz introduces the concept of womb trauma as the first unspoken wound and explains how unresolved early fear can become an invisible bottleneck in adulthood. She shares how the Bottleneck Breakthrough Method helps individuals identify where fear first entered their story so recovery can begin.Grounded in faith, the episode closes with reassurance from Psalms 139, reminding listeners that even if their beginning was marked by fear, their identity and purpose were never lost.Key Topics CoveredHow trauma can begin in the wombEarly nervous system wiring and safetyWhy the body may recognize fear before loveTrauma’s impact on identity and relationshipsIdentifying the first bottleneck in your storyGod’s intention and purpose despite early traumaScripture ReferencePsalms 139Next Step for Listeners If this episode stirred something in you, you are invited to explore Level 1: Pathways to Get Trauma Informed. This program offers a safe and guided space to understand your story and begin your trauma recovery journey.We are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. Bye for now. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode OverviewIn this episode, Coach Liz breaks down one of the most essential skills in trauma recovery. Learning how to discern red flags from healthy relational traits. You will discover why unsafe relationships can feel familiar to a nervous system shaped by chaos, and why peace may feel uncomfortable until the body relearns safety.This episode offers practical tools to help you evaluate relationships with clarity, confidence, and compassion.What You Will LearnWhy red flags are often subtle and not always obviousHow healthy traits feel steady, consistent, and emotionally safeWhy your nervous system provides valuable informationHow to discern who belongs in your inner circleA grounding question for clarity: “Does this person bring me closer to peace or closer to emotional chaos?”Key TakeawaysRed flags show up through patterns like gaslighting, boundary violations, and blameHealthy people demonstrate consistency, honesty, empathy, and responsibilityBehavior matters more than words or promisesConsistency matters more than chemistryEmotional safety is foundational for recovery and identityRed Flags vs. Healthy TraitsRed Flags May Include: Confusion, guilt-tripping, dishonesty, boundary violations, silent punishment, jealousy of growth, manipulation, and repeated apologies without changeHealthy Traits Include: Respect, open communication, emotional grounding, accountability, honesty, encouragement, and safetyReflection PromptWhat does emotional safety feel like for me, and how can I honor it this week?Continue Your Recovery JourneyIf this episode resonated, your next step may be Level 1: Pathway to Trauma Recovery Course. This program provides a safe and supportive space to deepen awareness, rebuild emotional safety, and strengthen discernment skills as part of your recovery journey. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailSpecial Release: Domestic Violence Series Episode 7 of 8Episode SummaryIn this deeply encouraging episode, Coach Liz explores what it truly looks like to rebuild your life after trauma. She takes listeners through the journey of transitioning from survival mode into a life grounded in peace, healthy love, faith, and community. This episode is a reminder that recovery is not a solo journey and that it is possible to build again with confidence, clarity, and support.Key Topics Covered1. Rebuilding Life After TraumaThe episode opens with a compassionate reflection on the experience of stepping out of abusive or traumatic environments. Many survivors are so accustomed to chaos and hypervigilance that learning to receive love, rest, and joy becomes a new challenge. The conversation walks through the shift from fear-driven survival to heart-centered living.2. Defining Healthy Love After TraumaHealthy love is consistent, steady, and peaceful. It supports your recovery instead of silencing it. It celebrates your growth, honors your worth, and mirrors the character of God. Healthy love does not confuse, disturb, or require you to betray yourself.3. Reconnecting with Faith and CommunityRecovery includes finding your way back to faith—not from fear, but from joy. Coach Liz speaks about the importance of safe spiritual spaces, ministries, and trauma-informed support systems. Community restoration is a vital part of rebuilding because survivors heal more fully when surrounded by people who speak to their worth.4. Practical Steps for RebuildingCoach Liz offers reflective questions to help listeners identify what abundance looks like in this season. Listeners are encouraged to examine where boundaries need strengthening and where they can courageously open up as they build a new foundation.5. Resources for the JourneyThis episode highlights key recovery resources such as the Pathway to Trauma Recovery book, journal tools, and the All Things Recovery online community. Rebuilding becomes possible when survivors are supported, seen, and empowered.Closing ReflectionCoach Liz closes with a powerful reminder that surviving the storm means it is now time to plant your garden. There is peace ahead, and there is purpose in every step forward. We are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. Bye for now. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailOverview: In this episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, Coach Liz explores one of the most misunderstood topics in trauma recovery—the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. Drawing from biblical truth and lived experience, she unpacks what God truly requires of us when we forgive and how to protect your peace in the process.Key Takeaways:Forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same. Forgiveness is about releasing emotional pain and resentment, while reconciliation requires accountability, repentance, and safety.Forgiveness is a spiritual detox. It’s a process that cleanses the heart, removes bitterness, and restores clarity so you can move forward in freedom.Boundaries are sacred. You can forgive someone without inviting them back into your life.Practical tools for walking in forgiveness: Pray for peace instead of proximity, write a release letter, and bless your surroundings to replace resentment with gratitude.Faith connection: Forgiveness aligns you with God’s will, but reconciliation mirrors His grace only when both repentance and responsibility are present.Reflection Prompt: What are you still holding onto that belongs to God? What would it look like to forgive while still protecting your peace?Resource Mentioned: ✨ Pathway to Trauma Recovery book and journal — continue your forgiveness journey and discover emotional restoration, one breath at a time.Join the Recovery Movement: Continue your journey inside the All Things Recovery Patreon Community — where faith, forgiveness, and freedom meet. 👉 Join here Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailSummary: In this episode, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding takes listeners on a journey to rediscover safety, presence, and peace within their own bodies after trauma. She reminds us that while the mind may want to forget, the body remembers, carrying the echoes of past pain in the form of tension, tightness, and guarded breath.Through Scripture and grounded wisdom, Liz reframes the body as sacred ground, not a battlefield. Each breath becomes an invitation to God’s peace, each step toward reconnection an act of worship.Key Topics Covered:The body’s memory of trauma and its survival responsesUnderstanding the body as a temple of the Holy SpiritThree simple body-based healing practices:Purposeful breathing to invite peaceGrounding to stay present in the momentGentle movement to release trauma energyTrauma recovery as worship, restoring both the body and soulReflection Prompt: How can you begin to treat your body as sacred today, not broken, but beloved?Connect with Resources: Visit Oasis Wellness Centers for guided trauma recovery tools, journals, and programs designed to help you reconnect with your body, breath, and spirit.Signature Closing: We are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode OverviewIn this powerful episode, Coach Liz invites you to explore one of the most transformative questions survivors can ask: “Who are you when you remove the pain?”Abuse often strips away self-worth, replacing truth with lies that silence the voice within. This conversation is a reminder that your true identity has never been lost; it’s waiting to be reclaimed. Key Topics1. Reclaiming Your Identity After Abuse Learn how trauma distorts your self-perception and how to rediscover the person God created you to be, whole, worthy, and fearless.2. Alignment: Bringing Mind, Body, and Spirit Back Into Agreement Coach Liz introduces the Bottleneck Breakthrough Method and explains how healing requires harmony between your mind, body, and spirit. This alignment allows truth to flow freely through every part of your being.3. Rebuilding Boundaries and Restoring Your Voice Using the story of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, you’ll learn how to protect your peace through strong, healthy boundaries, one “NO” at a time.4. God’s Promise of Restoration Drawing from Joel 2:25, Coach Liz reminds listeners that God restores not only time but identity. Every lost moment, voice, and dream can be rebuilt through faith and resilience. Resources MentionedPathway to Trauma Recovery Book & JournalAll Things Recovery  Patreon CommunityOasis Wellness Centers Trauma Recovery Coaching Visit OasisWellnessCtrs.com to access these tools and begin reclaiming your voice.💬 Reflection PromptWhere in your life are you ready to say “NO” to what no longer serves you, and “YES” to your true identity?💖 Closing MessageWe are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. — Coach Liz Blanding, The Trauma Informed Girl Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailOverview:In this deeply emotional and educational episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, Coach Liz Blanding unpacks the painful reality of trauma bonding. This psychological and chemical attachment keeps survivors tied to abusive relationships even when they want to leave. Through compassion, truth, and faith-based insights, Liz helps listeners understand how to recognize the difference between real love and trauma-induced attachment.Key Discussion Points:💔 Understanding Trauma Bonding (0:00)Trauma bonding occurs through repeated cycles of abuse, apology, and reconciliation.The brain becomes conditioned to associate pain with comfort and fear with love.These emotional highs and lows create chemical bonds that mirror addiction.💞 True Love vs. Trauma (2:11)True love aligns with 1 Corinthians 13—it is patient, kind, and never controlling or humiliating.Love should build your strength, not break your spirit.Real love honors boundaries, encourages peace, and supports your freedom.🔁 The Cycle of Trauma Bonding (3:23)Abusers often begin with charm, gifts, or affection to create a deep sense of attachment.This is followed by emotional or physical abuse, then an apology or promise to change.The apology releases oxytocin (“the bonding hormone”), reinforcing the emotional tie and making it difficult to detach.🛑 Breaking the Bond (4:29) Coach Liz outlines three steps to break the cycle:Awareness – Identify and name the unhealthy pattern.Acceptance – Face the truth without denial or excuses.Courage – Choose to end the cycle, even when fear or hope tries to pull you back.She reminds listeners that journaling, prayer, and supportive communities are powerful tools for rebuilding clarity and strength.✨ Call to Action (7:35)Explore the Pathway to Trauma Recovery book and journal.Join the All Things Recovery community on Patreon for faith-based trauma recovery circles and guided healing.Remember: you do not have to untangle the trauma bond alone.Final Message:You are not bound to your pain. Love does not hurt, manipulate, or control. Love restores, uplifts, and heals.Tagline:We are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. Bye for now. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, Coach Liz Blanding explores two of the most insidious forms of abuse—emotional and spiritual abuse. These forms of control often hide behind the appearance of care, faith, or love, leaving survivors questioning their worth, intuition, and even their connection to God.Key Discussion Points:🕊️ Defining Emotional and Spiritual Abuse (0:13)Emotional abuse is a pattern of behaviors like gaslighting, name-calling, guilt-tripping, and public humiliation.Spiritual abuse manipulates faith, scripture, or divine authority to shame and control others.Both target identity and create confusion about one’s relationship with self and with God.👁️ Recognizing the Signs (1:30)These forms of abuse can be subtle.The abuser often disguises control as “love” or “spiritual guidance.”True faith produces peace and freedom—not fear, confusion, or control.🌿 The Bottleneck Breakthrough Method (4:35) Coach Liz introduces a 3-step recovery process:Awareness – Identify and name the abusive behaviors.Acceptance – Stop blaming yourself and recognize the abuser’s brokenness.Alignment – Reconnect your mind, body, and spirit with the truth of your worth and freedom.✍️ Reclaiming Your Voice (6:37)Journaling becomes a sacred act of recovery.The silence imposed by abuse can be broken by writing, reflecting, and reaffirming your truth.You may have been silenced, but your power was never stolen.🌼 Resources and Community (6:44)Explore the Pathway to Trauma Recovery book and journal.Join the All Things Recovery community on Patreon for faith-based trauma circles, guided reflections, and peer-to-peer encouragement.Final Message (7:16):You are not alone. You are supported, seen, and safe. Remember—emotional and spiritual abuse may have silenced your voice, but it did not take your power.Tagline:We are recovering one breath at a time. Give yourself grace and stay fearless. Bye for now. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode SummaryIn this powerful opening to the Mini Trauma Recovery Talks: Domestic Violence & Trauma Recovery Series, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding helps survivors and supporters understand why leaving an abusive situation doesn’t automatically mean the trauma is gone.Trauma is not just about what happened — it’s about how those experiences reshaped your body, brain, and spirit. Liz explains how the “trauma loop” keeps survivors stuck in cycles of triggers, fear, and shame, and how awareness becomes the first step to breaking free.Drawing from The Bottleneck Breakthrough Method and scripture, Liz reminds listeners that God’s plan was never for us to live in fear. True recovery is a process of renewing the mind and learning to feel safe again — one breath at a time.In This Episode You’ll Learn:What trauma really means in the context of domestic violenceWhy the body struggles to recognize safety after leaving abuseHow to identify and break the “trauma loop”Why awareness is the first step in The Bottleneck Breakthrough MethodHow faith and renewal of the mind lead to lasting peaceA simple reflection exercise to begin redefining what safety means todayScripture References:Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.”Isaiah 61:1 — “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted.”Romans 12:2 — “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”Reflective Prompt:🪞 What does safety mean to me now — and what would it take for my body to believe it?Resources Mentioned:📘 Pathway to Trauma Recovery book🪞 Pathway to Trauma Recovery Journal🌿 All Things Recovery Patreon Community — Faith-based trauma recovery support and reflection resources Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailSummary:In this powerful conversation, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding of Oasis Wellness Centers sits down with real estate innovator Diego Giraldo of RTO Enterprises to explore the connection between trauma, foreclosure, and housing. Together, they discuss how foreclosure compounds financial and emotional trauma and how dignity can be restored through creative rent-to-own housing solutions.Listeners will learn:How RTO Enterprises helps distressed property owners avoid foreclosure and protect their credit.Why foreclosure adds layers of trauma, and how rent-to-own offers a pathway to dignity and stability.How the rent-to-own model allows families with credit challenges to begin building equity while renting.Why brokers can benefit from offering rent-to-own solutions and expand their value to clients.How Oasis Wellness and RTO Enterprises’ missions align to provide wraparound services and trauma recovery support.The shared vision for expanding these housing solutions in Michigan, across the U.S., and even globally.🎧 This episode shines a light on housing as more than real estate; it’s a foundation for recovery, dignity, and hope.Resources & Links:Call to Action:If you or someone you know is facing foreclosure, seeking stable housing, or interested in supporting our mission, connect with Oasis Wellness Centers today: 📞 Call: 616-320-0703 🌐 Website: www.oasiswellnessctrs.com 📧 Email: [email protected] Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary: In this heartfelt episode, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding shares a powerful story about a friend’s daughter who was brutally harmed in a domestic violence incident. Drawing from her own journey as a survivor of domestic violence, Liz unpacks how unresolved trauma fuels the cycle of violence—and how it can escalate from “one hit” to life-threatening situations if not addressed.She highlights the ripple effect of domestic violence on families and loved ones who often feel helpless when someone they care about is trapped in an abusive relationship. Liz also discusses the comprehensive resources available at Oasis Wellness Centers—from trauma recovery coaching to financial guidance and safety planning—to help survivors take steps toward freedom, safety, and restoration.Faith remains central to Liz’s message as she shares scripture that assures listeners: God never intended for anyone to live in fear or harm.Timestamps:[0:10] Domestic violence and unresolved trauma[2:17] The ripple effect of domestic violence[3:09] Resources and support for recovery at Oasis Wellness Centers[4:41] Biblical perspective on domestic violence[5:19] Call to action and closing👉 Resources Mentioned:Oasis Wellness Centers: Peer-to-peer trauma recovery coaching, safety planning, financial guidance, and support groupsNational Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailDescription In this episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, Peer-to-Peer Wellness Coach Liz Blanding explores why trauma-informed leadership is essential in every environment — the workplace, church, schools, and community.Liz shares a personal story of returning to work too soon after her first car accident and being re-traumatized by a supervisor’s angry response. This experience highlights how unresolved trauma and non-trauma-informed leadership can cause lasting harm.You’ll also learn the four principles of trauma-informed leadership, plus practical steps to begin creating safer, more supportive spaces.Timestamps0:06 – Trauma’s presence in every space0:28 – Defining trauma-informed leadership1:05 – Personal story of non-trauma-informed leadership2:40 – Why trauma-informed leadership is imperative3:14 – Four key principles4:04 – Practical action steps4:37 – Transformative power of trauma-informed leadership5:15 – Oasis Wellness Centers’ masterclasses and coursesKey TakeawaysTrauma is always in the room — leaders must recognize it.Trauma-informed leadership shifts from blame to understanding.Four key principles: Awareness, Empathy, Boundaries with Accountability, Model Regulation.Leadership that is trauma-informed helps people not just survive, but thrive.👉 Learn more about Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclasses and Courses at OasisWellnessCtrs.com. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailDescription In this episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, Coach Liz dives deep into the question: What is trauma? Trauma is not just about the events we’ve lived through — it’s about how our mind, body, and spirit respond when life feels overwhelming, unsafe, or unbearable.We’ll also explore what trauma looks like in relationships, why timing matters when sharing your past, and how to protect your energy in those conversations.Timestamps1:07 – What trauma really is2:44 – How trauma shows up in relationships4:08 – Discerning when to share your trauma6:04 – Why trauma does not make you unworthy of love6:30 – Closing thoughts and consulting God in your decisionsKey TakeawaysTrauma is an imprint, not just an event.Relationships built on unacknowledged trauma are like houses on shaky ground.Share your story slowly, with discernment and awareness of your partner’s response.You are not unworthy of love because of trauma. You are human — and worthy of trust, safety, and grace.👉 Learn more about trauma recovery and explore resources at OasisWellnessCtrs.com Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary: In this powerful episode, host Liz Blanding sits down with trauma survivor and sound healer Matthew DeWard. After surviving a near-death stabbing and enduring extensive facial reconstructive surgery, Matthew found healing through music and peer-to-peer trauma recovery. Today, he channels his journey into helping others heal at Stillwater Temple, his sound-focused recording studio.Together, Liz and Matthew explore:How trauma shaped Matthew’s life and his journey back from the brinkThe unique healing power of peer-to-peer trauma coaching vs traditional therapyWhy forgiveness and self-awareness are crucial to recoveryHow trauma-informed approaches helped him overcome substance dependencyThe importance of uncovering buried trauma to prevent unconscious reactionsThis episode is a heartfelt reminder that “who feels it knows it” and that healing is possible when we walk together.Resources & Links:Follow Matthew’s work: Stillwater Temple (sound healing)Learn about the Pathway Professional Mentorship Association (PPMA): Oasis Wellness CentersJoin the trauma recovery community: Get Trauma Informed PodcastQuote from Matthew:“Peer-to-peer recovery is like having a travel companion instead of just a map, we walk together.” We are dedicated to providing support, education, and resources to individuals recovering from various forms of trauma. With a dedicated listener base, our podcast offers a unique opportunity for sponsors to connect with a deeply engaged and supportive community.Partnering with us will provide crucial support to many who need it on their recovery journey.  Oasis Wellness Centers home of Soothing Salve.  An organic pain relief salve. Fights inflammation. Provides pain relief,  relieves stiffness. Relieves stiffness. Relieves dry, itchy skin.   Improves Circulation.  http://oasiswellnessctrs.comMission: Oasis Wellness Centers is dedicated to relieving pain, promoting relaxation & restoring mobility through Premium Natural Herbal Salve Utilization.  Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Overview:This episode of the "Get Trauma Informed" podcast addresses the significant challenges transit workers face, including high levels of stress, frequent traumatic events, and long-term impacts on their mental health. Featuring insights from Coach Michael, a retired Chicago Transit Authority worker, the discussion also highlights the "Pathway to Trauma Recovery" book, offering readers strategies and resources to foster trauma recovery.Key Takeaways:Transit Worker Trauma: The daily pressures of avoiding accidents, managing passenger safety, and dealing with verbal abuse expose transit workers to trauma. Notably, assaults on transit workers reached a 15-year high in 2023.Coach Michael's Story: As a retired transit worker, Michael shares his realization of unaddressed trauma years after retirement, leading him to become a certified trauma recovery coach."Pathway to Trauma Recovery" Book: With contributions from 13 authors, this book guides readers through various trauma experiences and offers tools to overcome trauma, achieve balance, and recognize personal triggers.Resources from Oasis Wellness Centers: Oasis provides support groups, trauma recovery sessions, and additional recovery tools to help individuals on their journey.Topics Covered:Transit Worker Trauma Exposure:Incidents of physical and verbal abuse, risk of accidents, and the constant pressure to ensure passenger safety contribute to anxiety, PTSD, and health issues.Personal Experience of Coach Michael:Ten years after retiring, Coach Michael identified unrecognized trauma symptoms, leading him to collaborate with Wellness Coach Liz in trauma recovery."Pathway to Trauma Recovery" Book:A comprehensive resource featuring strategies for managing trauma symptoms and reaching life balance.Oasis Wellness Centers Resources:Support groups, live sessions, and trauma-informed resources are available through Oasis Wellness Centers.Importance of Trauma Awareness:Educating transit workers and managers on trauma's impact can foster a supportive and trauma-aware work environment.Next Steps:Explore the "Pathway to Trauma Recovery" book: A must-read for those looking to understand trauma triggers and work towards recovery. Visit Oasis Wellness Centers: Additional resources are available, including group sessions and recovery tools. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary:In this episode of Get Trauma Informed, pre-recorded July 2024. We sat down with Justin Moore, a former Air Force jet engine mechanic turned entrepreneur. Justin shares his inspiring journey from military life to business success, and how a trauma-informed approach has helped him navigate life’s challenges. He discusses the impact of mental health awareness and the importance of shifting away from unhealthy coping mechanisms.Justin also introduces his sustainable business, Agoge Hemp Protein, and provides insights into launching a wellness-focused startup. Tune in to discover how trauma-informed living, community support, and entrepreneurship intersect on the path to recovery.Key Topics Covered:Justin’s Background (0:00) – Military service, business development, and entrepreneurial journey.Understanding Trauma-Informed Practices (1:32) – How past experiences affect present decisions and relationships.Mental Health & Managing PTSD (1:32) – Tools Justin uses to maintain mental wellness.Launching Agoge Hemp Protein (5:02) – Building a sustainable product and promoting healthy living.Connecting Resources & Community Support (19:00) – The role of community and trauma-informed initiatives in healing.Next Steps & Encouragement (27:23) – Agoge Protein benefits and future plans. We are dedicated to providing support, education, and resources to individuals recovering from various forms of trauma. With a dedicated listener base, our podcast offers a unique opportunity for sponsors to connect with a deeply engaged and supportive community.Partnering with us will provide crucial support to many who need it on their recovery journey.  Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode SummaryIn this closing episode of the Warrior Within 12-week series, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding celebrates the journey we’ve taken together from understanding trauma to building emotional safety, recovering from financial trauma, reclaiming identity, and experiencing the power of peer support.This week, the focus shifts to your new mission: moving forward with meaning after trauma. Trauma may always be part of your story, but it doesn’t define your future. You’ll learn how to embrace post-traumatic growth, reclaim your goals, rebuild relationships, and redefine your life around purpose.You’ll also hear Liz’s personal story of transformation, from devastation to strength, wisdom, and compassion — and why “the air is so much better” on the other side of recovery.Timestamps & Key Takeaways0:11 — Recap of the Warrior Within Series Highlights from the past 12 weeks: understanding trauma, PTSD vs CPTSD, emotional safety, financial trauma recovery, identity, purpose, and peer support.2:32 — Moving Forward with Meaning How recovery shifts your focus to reclaiming goals, relationships, and purpose, and stepping into post-traumatic growth.4:28 — Personal Recovery Story How trauma broke Liz open to become stronger, wiser, and more compassionate.5:12 — Spiritual Reflection Jeremiah 29:11 — God’s plan is to give you hope and a future, not just survival.6:01 — Your Next Step Invitation to join Oasis Wellness Centers' programs, like The Rebirth of the Veteran and the Pathway Professional Mentor Association for aspiring trauma recovery coaches.Your Next Step: Continue the Journey with UsRecovery is just the beginning; now it’s time to thrive. At Oasis Wellness Centers, you’ll find programs, resources, and communities that help you keep moving forward. Whether you’re a veteran ready for your next chapter or you feel called to become a trauma recovery coach, we have a path for you.💛 Join our All Things Recovery Patreon community for weekly support calls, tools, and a safe, faith-filled space to grow alongside others. Patreon — All Things RecoveryReflection Prompt: What has this recovery journey taught you about who you are and the life you now want to live? Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary:In this episode of Get Trauma Informed, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding explores the transformative role of peer support in long-term trauma recovery. Trauma can make us feel isolated, unseen, and unsafe, but connection changes everything.You’ll discover:How peer support rewires your beliefs about safety, belonging, and worth.The neuroscience of co-regulation and why your nervous system needs safe people to fully recover.A biblical reflection from Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 reminding us that “two are better than one” in the journey of restoration.How to choose healthy communities and distance yourself from toxic influences that hinder your recovery.This is your reminder that you were never meant to recover alone and that the right community can become your lifeline.Timestamps & Key Takeaways0:04 — The Power of Peer Support Why validation and shared experiences help dissolve shame and break isolation.3:40 — The Neuroscience of Safe Belonging We are wired for co-regulation — calming in the presence of grounded, non-judgmental people.4:51 — Biblical Perspective Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 affirms that God sends people to help us rise when we fall.5:14 — Choosing the Right People Healthy communities are essential; replace toxic influences with safe, positive support systems.5:38 — Reflective Prompt Consider the spaces where you feel safe, seen, and supported — and where you need more of that connection.Your Next Step: Join a Loving, Supportive Recovery CommunityRecovery is hard work, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Oasis Wellness Centers, we create safe spaces for trauma Survivors and Thrivers to connect, share, and grow together.If you’re ready for ongoing encouragement, guided recovery tools, and a faith-fueled, non-judgmental support circle, join us inside our All Things Recovery Patreon community. You’ll get access to:Weekly connection and support callsRecovery tools, journal prompts, and affirmationsA safe, loving community that truly “gets it”💛 Join today and start recovering one breath at a time: Patreon — All Things RecoveryReflection Prompt: Who in your life offers you a safe space to recover, and where might you need more of that support? Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary:In Week 10 of The Warrior Within, Liz Blanding addresses a critical — and often misunderstood — part of the trauma recovery process: relapse. Whether it's returning to old habits, toxic relationships, or emotional shutdown, relapse is not the end of your healing. It’s a signal from your nervous system that you need support, not shame.Key Topics Covered:What relapse looks like in trauma recovery (isolation, shutdown, avoidance)Why relapse happens: trigger stacking, shame flare-ups, emotional fatigueThe difference between failure and fallingHow to build a safety plan for hard daysPersonal story of grace in relapse momentsScripture reflection: Proverbs 24:16Reflection prompt: “What does relapse look like for me — and what safety plan do I need to put in place for those days?”Call to Action:Join the Warrior Within recovery program at oasiswellnessctrs.com to continue your journey with guided support, journaling prompts, and spiritual healing tools. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary:In Week 9 of The Warrior Within, Liz Blanding tackles one of the most transformational skills in trauma recovery: boundaries. For many survivors, especially those from chaotic homes, military environments, or abusive relationships, boundaries were broken before they were ever built. In this episode, Liz breaks down what boundaries are, how trauma disrupts them, and how rebuilding them can lead to self-worth, peace, and emotional wholeness.Key Topics Covered:Understanding the types of boundaries (physical, emotional, financial, spiritual)How trauma, especially military and CPTSD, disrupts boundariesCommon trauma beliefs: “I can’t say no,” “Love means overgiving”Personal story of learning to say no and reclaiming peaceScripture reflection: Proverbs 4:23Reflection prompt: “Where have I been afraid to speak up — and what would change if I did?”Call to Action:Join the Warrior Within recovery program at oasiswellnessctrs.com to continue your journey with guided support, journaling prompts, and spiritual healing tools.You deserve boundaries that protect your healing. Visit oasiswellnessctrs.com to access boundary-setting resources and trauma-informed support. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary:In Week 8 of The Warrior Within, Liz Blanding leads us into one of the most transformative aspects of trauma recovery: telling your story. Trauma teaches us to stay silent, shrink, or hide. But healing begins when we reclaim our voice and shift from surviving to storytelling. This episode explores how testimony transforms, why telling your story in your own words matters, and how it aligns with both neuroscience and scripture.Key Topics Covered:Why storytelling is essential in trauma recoveryThe neuroscience behind testimony and memory integrationReclaiming identity through voice and purposePersonal story of naming trauma and reclaiming powerScripture reflection: Revelation 12:11Reflection prompt: “If I could share my story with someone who needed hope, what part would I tell?”Call to Action:Join the Warrior Within recovery program at oasiswellnessctrs.com to continue your journey with guided support, journaling prompts, and spiritual healing tools. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary:In Week 7 of The Warrior Within, Liz Blanding opens up a vital yet often overlooked topic: financial trauma. Many trauma survivors — veterans and civilians alike — carry deep emotional wounds around money. From poverty and job loss to financial abuse and instability, money becomes more than a resource — it becomes a trigger. This episode explores how to recognize financial trauma, understand its symptoms, and start healing your relationship with money through spiritual truth and self-compassion.Key Topics Covered:What is financial trauma and who it affectsSigns of financial PTSD: anxiety, panic, guilt, shameHow trauma rewires our beliefs about moneyPersonal story of financial collapse and recoveryScripture reflection: Philippians 4:19Reflection prompt: “What messages about money did I receive from trauma — and what do I want to believe instead?”Call to Action:Rebuild your relationship with money by starting with healing. Visit oasiswellnessctrs.com to access trauma-informed coaching and financial empowerment tools.Join the Warrior Within recovery program at oasiswellnessctrs.com to continue your journey with guided support, journaling prompts, and spiritual healing tools. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary:In this powerful episode of The Warrior Within, Liz Blanding explores the essential trauma recovery theme of emotional safety. From nervous system dysregulation to broken trust and relational isolation, Liz breaks down how trauma impacts our emotional world—and how we can begin to heal. Whether you're a veteran or a civilian CPTSD survivor, this episode guides you toward regulation, rebuilding trust, and reconnecting with yourself and others.Key Topics Covered:Emotional regulation: understanding hyperarousal and hypoarousal statesThe difference between emotional survival and true emotional safetyWhy trust gets broken after trauma—and how to rebuild itRebuilding relationships with boundaries, not barriersA personal story from Liz's trauma recovery journeyScripture reflection: Proverbs 4:23Reflection prompt: “Where have I confused emotional survival with emotional safety?”Call to Action:Join the Warrior Within recovery program at oasiswellnessctrs.com to continue your journey with guided support, journaling prompts, and spiritual healing tools. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary:This week on The Warrior Within, Liz Blanding dives into the complicated and often misunderstood world of trauma triggers and flashbacks. With honesty and compassion, she explains how the body remembers what the mind tries to forget. Whether you're a military veteran or civilian survivor of CPTSD, this episode provides insight, validation, and practical strategies to navigate flashbacks and build a sense of safety.Key Topics Covered:What is a trigger? Understanding how the nervous system reacts to sensory remindersFlashbacks: Why they feel real and what they meanHow the brain responds: Amygdala, hippocampus, and fear responsesStories from Liz's own trauma recovery journeyPractical grounding tools for immediate emotional safetyScripture reflection: Psalm 56:3Reflection prompt: "What has my body been trying to protect me from?"Call to Action:Join the Warrior Within recovery program at oasiswellnessctrs.com to continue your journey with guided support, journaling prompts, and spiritual healing tools. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Description: In Week 4 of The Warrior Within, we’re addressing two of the most hidden—and spiritually painful—wounds many trauma survivors carry: moral injury and survivor’s guilt. Whether you're a veteran grappling with what happened in combat, or a civilian struggling with shame after escaping abuse or outliving others, these wounds go beyond the emotional—they cut into the soul.In this episode, Coach Liz shares the truth: you are not defined by what you saw, did, or survived—you are being refined through recovery. Key Topics Covered:What is Moral Injury? Soul-level pain from actions or events that violated your core beliefsWhat is Survivor’s Guilt? Deep shame or questioning after surviving something others didn’tThe Shame Cycle: How guilt can spiral into isolation, addiction, self-sabotage, and fear of joySpiritual Reflection:Psalm 103:10 — “He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.”You don’t have to carry what Jesus already covered.Reflection Prompts:Where do I still feel ashamed for surviving or for decisions made during trauma?What would it feel like to forgive myself—or accept that I’m already forgivenCall to Action:Join the Warrior Within recovery program at oasiswellnessctrs.com to continue your journey with guided support, journaling prompts, and spiritual healing tools. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Description: In Week 3 of the Warrior Within trauma recovery series, we explore two very different trauma battlegrounds that lead to similar internal wars—Military PTSD and Civilian Complex PTSD (CPTSD). Though their sources differ—combat vs. chronic abuse—their effects often overlap: emotional shutdown, hypervigilance, flashbacks, and deep identity wounds.In this heartfelt episode, Coach Liz unpacks the trauma responses common to both groups and emphasizes that no one’s pain should be minimized—your healing matters, regardless of how the trauma began. Key Topics Covered:Differences in military PTSD (combat trauma, moral injury, survivor’s guilt)Characteristics of civilian CPTSD (chronic neglect, emotional abuse, systemic trauma)Shared symptoms: flashbacks, altered stress responses, isolationThe danger of trauma bonding and how unhealed wounds can recycle in relationshipsThe power of honoring your pain without comparison Reflective Prompt:“How is my trauma showing up in my daily life and relationships—and what would change if I stopped comparing my pain and started healing it?”Call to Action:Join the Warrior Within recovery program at oasiswellnessctrs.com to continue your journey with guided support, journaling prompts, and spiritual healing tools. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Description: In Week 2 of the Warrior Within trauma recovery journey, we dive into the science and spirituality of neuroplasticity — the brain’s miraculous ability to heal, rewire, and recover after trauma. Whether you've endured the battlefield, childhood abuse, or chronic stress, this episode reminds you that your brain is not broken—it’s wounded, and wounded things can heal.We’ll explore how trauma rewires the fear, memory, and decision-making centers of the brain, and how practices like journaling, prayer, rest, movement, and safe relationships can begin to overwrite those trauma-coded patterns.This episode is your proof that healing isn’t just emotional—it’s biological. And it’s built into God’s design for your recovery.Key Topics Covered:What is Neuroplasticity? The brain’s ability to form new neural pathways — meaning recovery is possible and natural.How Trauma Affects the Brain:Amygdala: Goes into survival overdriveHippocampus: Shrinks, distorting memoryPrefrontal Cortex: Shuts down, impairing logic and clarityRecovery Through Practice:JournalingTherapyPrayer and AffirmationsMovementIntentional RelationshipsBiblical Backing:Romans 12:2 — “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind”Isaiah 43:19 — “I am making a way in the wilderness”  Takeaway Truth:Your brain is not defective—it’s adaptable. Your recovery is not optional—it’s divinely designed. Reflection Prompts:What thoughts, beliefs, or habits feel like they were written by trauma?What truth do I want to start writing over them?Call to Action:Join the Warrior Within recovery program at oasiswellnessctrs.com to continue your journey with guided support, journaling prompts, and spiritual healing tools. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Description: In this powerful launch to our Veteran Trauma Recovery Program, we dive deep into how trauma changes the brain—and how the brain can heal. Using the science of neuroplasticity, Coach Liz breaks down how trauma survivors, whether veteran or civilian, can retrain their minds and rewrite their stories. If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, this episode will show you that your brain isn’t broken—it’s wounded, and it can recover. Topics Covered:The difference between PTSD and CPTSDHow trauma affects the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortexWhat neuroplasticity is and why it matters in trauma recoveryHow journaling, rest, prayer, movement, and intentional relationships rewire the brainThe spiritual and biological truth: “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” Reflective Prompts:What beliefs or behaviors were written by trauma?What truths do I need to write over them?What would a new chapter in my healing story look like? Scripture References:Romans 12:2 — “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind”Isaiah 43:19 — “See, I am doing a new thing…”Call to Action:Join the Warrior Within recovery program at oasiswellnessctrs.com to continue your journey with guided support, journaling prompts, and spiritual healing tools. Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan MailDescription: In this deeply moving episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, host Liz Blanding welcomes Mike Murphy — author, speaker, and founder of Mountains of Hope Wellness Retreat. Mike shares his personal story of growing through childhood trauma and how it shaped his mission to help others reclaim their power.💬 Key Takeaways:[00:00] What it truly means to “get trauma informed”[05:47] How trauma can transform you into a powerful creator instead of a passive survivor[07:41] An inside look at Mountains of Hope, a retreat nestled in the Andes focused on deep holistic healing[11:57] Practical tips for those in the midst of trauma — from journaling to spiritual support[20:06] Discover The Creation Frequency — how thoughts, intentions, and feelings shape your life’s pathMountains of Hope: Pozo Rubio Vereda El Tablazo, Rionegro 055437 Colombia1 (510) [email protected] Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

Send us Fan Mail Episode SummaryIn this eye-opening episode, host Liz Blanding sits down with certified family recovery coach and author Mike Shooty to explore the deep connection between trauma and addiction. Mike shares his 20-year journey battling substance use disorders and how uncovering unresolved trauma became the turning point in his recovery.Drawing from his book Lost in London: Journey from Insanity to Acceptance, Mike takes us through the cycles of relapse, the pain of unhealed wounds, and the power of holistic healing—mind, body, and spirit. If you've ever struggled with addiction or supported someone who has, this conversation offers truth, empathy, and real tools for transformation. Key TakeawaysTrauma is often the hidden driver behind addiction.Sobriety is only the beginning—healing happens when we address root causes.Vulnerability and storytelling are powerful tools for both personal and collective recovery.Community, connection, and compassion are essential for long-term transformation.Everyone deserves a second chance—and there is always a path to recovery. Mentioned in this EpisodeLost in London: Journey from Insanity to Acceptance by Mike SchuetteFamily Recovery CoachingTrauma-Informed Healing Modalities💬 Favorite Quote"You can get sober, but if you don’t change the behaviors rooted in trauma, the cycle will continue." — Mike ShootyConnect with MikeM i k e S h o o t yM i k e @ j u s t-t o d a y . org( 6 1 0 ) 7 1 5 - 8 7 6 2Opportunity to recovery by telling your story: Ink of Legacy | https://oasiswellnessctrs.com/b/inkoflegacy We are dedicated to providing support, education, and resources to individuals recovering from various forms of trauma. With a dedicated listener base, our podcast offers a unique opportunity for sponsors to connect with a deeply engaged and supportive community.Partnering with us will provide crucial support to many who need it on their recovery journey.  Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.