Lee Davy
Lee Davy
The Trauma Coach: Why You're Not Addicted, You're Avoiding Yourself
The Trauma Coach: Why You're Not Addicted, You're Avoiding Yourself
The Trauma Coach: Why You're Not Addicted, You're Avoiding Yourself
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Nina Vasquez shares how avoidance, not addiction, keeps us stuck. Learn to embrace feelings and heal from trauma.
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Episode Overview
- Isolation hides while solitude heals.
- Shame disconnects you from your truth.
- Safety in your nervous system is foundational.
- Expressing emotions is key to breaking old patterns.
- Vulnerability can lead to profound healing.
What if the reason you can't stop eating, drinking, scrolling, or working isn't a lack of discipline, but unhealed pain?
Get ready to be moved by the compelling conversation between Lee Davy and trauma-informed coach Nina Vasquez. In this episode, Nina argues that many aren't truly 'addicted' but are avoiding themselves. This chat digs into how shame and isolation keep us stuck in loops of self-abandonment. Nina shares her personal journey from childhood trauma and a difficult marriage to finding healing through nervous system regulation and embodied practices.
She highlights the crucial difference between isolation and solitude, explaining how one hides and the other heals. Through personal anecdotes, Nina sheds light on the power of feeling your feelings and reconnecting with your body to release old coping mechanisms. If you've ever found yourself numbing out with food, drink, or endless scrolling, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to stop avoiding yourself and start embracing your truth.
It's a heartfelt conversation that encourages listeners to explore the root causes of their habits and find a path to genuine connection. Are you ready to stop hiding and start healing?