Overcoming Trauma: Emotional Resilience with Nikki
Episode Overview
Trauma can lead to personal growth and wisdom. Emotional resilience is key to healing. Radical personal responsibility empowers change. Vulnerability helps us connect with our true selves. Boundaries are essential for self-care.
"Don't let those uncomfortable feelings create a story about who you are, like your worth is damaged."
In the latest episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind welcomes Nikki Eisenhauer, a psychotherapist and life coach known for her work with trauma, addiction, grief, and loss, particularly among highly sensitive people. Nikki, also a yoga and meditation teacher, hosts the popular podcast Emotional Badass, where she empowers listeners with insights on emotional resilience and intelligence. The conversation delves into Nikki's personal journey of overcoming trauma, specifically childhood sexual abuse and incest.
She candidly shares the complexities of navigating familial relationships marked by manipulation and emotional neglect. Nikki recounts how her upbringing in a dysfunctional household in New Orleans shaped her resilience and determination to out the dark secrets of abuse and seek justice. Despite the challenges, Nikki emphasizes the importance of taking radical personal responsibility, setting boundaries, and embracing vulnerability to become emotionally resilient.
She argues that acknowledging and confronting the painful truths of our lives is essential to healing and living authentically. Nikki's insights encourage listeners to trust their instincts and reject narratives that diminish their worth or power. Throughout the episode, Nikki shares how she has shed layers of shame and reclaimed her strength, illustrating that healing is possible even in the face of profound adversity.
Her story serves as a testament to the power of facing difficult realities and finding peace through emotional growth. Listeners are invited to explore more of Nikki's work at EmotionalBadass.com, where she offers monthly live streams and resources to support those on their healing journey. This episode is a compelling reminder that by confronting the real issues, we can pave the way for a more fulfilling and peaceful life.