Episode 112: Trauma to Triumph with Guest Deborah Knight

The Mind-Body Podcast, Your Rebellious Podcast

Welcome to the Mind Body Podcast, your rebellious podcast where it's all about a strong body, calm mind, healing, and fully living. I'm your host, Maria, and today we have an incredibly special guest, Deborah Knight. Deborah is passionate about supporting women who have gone through the trauma of sexual abuse, and she shares her profound insights and experiences with us in this episode.
In this episode, Deborah discusses her journey, the importance of positivity, and the powerful work she does to help survivors of sexual trauma. We delve into the significance of self-care for caregivers, grounding techniques to manage anxiety, and the value of living a purpose-driven life.
If you are a care-giver, what can you do and why should you take care of yourself?
What is the importance of grounding and releasing emotions as part of healing trauma?
How does finding purpose and fulfillment help rid anxiety?
How can companies nurture employees to transform culture?
How can fear serve you?
Chapters:
00:11 - Introduction
01:05 - Meet Deborah Knight
01:29 - Deborah’s Three Words: Positive, Tenacious, Silly
03:14 - The Importance of Fun and Playfulness
04:04 - Positivity and Caregiving
04:49 - Managing Caregiver Stress and Toxic Positivity
06:52 - Grounding and Self-Care for Caregivers
08:52 - Societal Attitudes Towards Emotions
10:02 - Trauma Support Modalities
11:40 - Self-Care Tools for Trauma Survivors
12:51 - Deborah’s Personal Journey to Fulfillment
15:01 - Family Environment at Work
16:52 - Aligning Work with Purpose to Reduce Anxiety
18:29 - The Power of Turning Down Unaligned Jobs
21:01 - Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
23:46 - Definition of Rebellious
25:37 - Where to Find Deborah and Support Her Work
🔗 Links & Resources:
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