Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#755 When The Trauma Dam Breaks - Stevie G
#755 When The Trauma Dam Breaks - Stevie G
#755 When The Trauma Dam Breaks - Stevie G
Friday 4th July 2025
Stevie G shares her journey through uncovering childhood trauma, seeking psychiatric care, and finding new coping skills after personal loss.
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Episode Overview
- Stevie G opens up about her repressed childhood trauma.
- The importance of outpatient psychiatric care and support.
- Learning new coping skills for mental health.
- Navigating the grief of losing loved ones.
- The role of support groups in healing.
Everything I've had to let go of had claw marks on it.
In this heartfelt episode, Stevie G joins the podcast to share her deeply personal journey of confronting repressed childhood trauma. As a long-time member of the podcast's weekly Zoom hangouts, Stevie has become an integral part of the community. This episode was recorded just hours before airing, a rare occurrence due to the usual backlog of episodes, but the host felt compelled to share Stevie's story immediately due to its poignant nature.
Stevie discusses how she began uncovering memories of her childhood trauma, which led to the realization that she needed professional help. She describes her experience with outpatient psychiatric care, emphasizing the importance of having access to mental health resources. Stevie acknowledges her privilege in having good insurance and a supportive husband who works at the hospital, allowing her to receive care promptly. A significant part of Stevie's healing process has been learning and implementing new coping skills.
She talks about how group therapy sessions and reading self-help books provided her with tools to manage her emotions better. Stevie shares a profound insight from a support group: "Everything I've had to let go of had claw marks on it," highlighting the difficulty of releasing past traumas. The episode also delves into Stevie's recent experiences with grief after the loss of her best friend and sister.
She reflects on the importance of acknowledging and walking through grief rather than suppressing it. This process has been supported by her community and therapy, which have played crucial roles in her journey toward emotional wellbeing. Throughout the episode, the host and Stevie discuss the broader implications of mental health, emphasizing the need for accessible support systems for everyone.
They touch on the challenges of maintaining mental health during difficult times and the power of community in fostering healing and hope. Stevie's story serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, recovery and growth are possible with the right support and resources.