The Trauma Coach: Why You're Not Addicted, You're Avoiding YourselfThe Trauma Coach: Why You're Not Addicted, You're Avoiding Yourself
1000 Days Sober Podcast
When life gets loud, do you reach for connection—or for a coping mechanism? In this vulnerable conversation, trauma-informed coach Nina Vasquez makes a bold case: most of us aren’t “addicted”… we’re avoiding ourselves. We explore what it means to stop numbing and start feeling, and how shame, isolation, and disconnection from the body keep us stuck in the same loop. In this episode, we dive into: • The difference between isolation and solitude—and why one heals while the other hides. • How shame keeps you small and disconnected from your truth. • Why nervous-system safety is the foundation of all healing. • Body-based tools to release stored emotion—breath, sound, shaking, and movement. • How mirror work and eye contact rebuild self-trust and compassion. • The shame–numb–shame spiral behind alcohol, food, and scrolling. • Simple ways to start living a SELF-led life, AFAF. Grab Nina’s free nervous system guide: ninavasquezcoaching.com/gifts If you want personal help to become AFAF, email thestrivemethod@gmail.com to learn more about Lee’s 1:1 and group coaching options. Much Love & STRIVE On! Lee #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #IFS #InternalFamilySystems #TheLiquidLie #NervousSystemHealing #Polyvagal #WindowOfTolerance #ShameHealing #Embodiment #Somatics #TraumaInformed #SelfLeadership #EmotionalRegulation #AlcoholAwareness #HealingJourney #Breathwork #MovementPractice #MirrorWork #MindBodyConnection #LeeDavyCoaching
1:01:42•15 Oct 2025
The Trauma Coach: Avoiding Yourself or Addicted?
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?
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