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Why peace feels unsafe: Trauma Healing Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory w/ Carmen Dominguez
Why peace feels unsafe: Trauma Healing Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory w/ Carmen Dominguez
Why peace feels unsafe: Trauma Healing Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory w/ Carmen Dominguez
Wednesday 28th May 2025
Explore trauma healing with Andrea and Carmen Dominguez through polyvagal theory, understanding why peace can feel unsafe.
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Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Polyvagal theory helps explain trauma responses like people-pleasing and addiction.
- Healing starts with the body, not just the story.
- Understanding emotional states aids in moving between them without getting stuck.
- Reclaiming self-worth is essential for trauma recovery.
- Building resilience is a lifelong journey.
"When survival mode is all you’ve ever known, safety can feel threatening".
Why does peace sometimes feel like a trap? In this enlightening episode of Adult Child, host Andrea is joined by psychotherapist Carmen Dominguez to unravel the complex web of trauma and healing through the lens of polyvagal theory. If you've ever found yourself uneasy when life seems smooth sailing, you're not alone. Carmen explains how our bodies can often mistrust what our brains deem safe, making us feel on edge even in calm waters.
The conversation delves into the intricacies of the nervous system, highlighting how states of fight, flight, and freeze impact our daily lives. Carmen sheds light on why many trauma survivors struggle to regulate their emotions, despite external stability. With her extensive experience, she breaks down the polyvagal theory in a way that's both accessible and relatable, offering insights into how this understanding can aid in healing from addiction, codependency, and emotional shutdown.
Andrea and Carmen also explore the concept of self-worth and safety, discussing how reclaiming these can be a lifelong journey. They chat about the importance of building resilience to move fluidly between different emotional states without getting stuck. For anyone grappling with past trauma or seeking to understand their emotional responses better, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and practical advice. So, why not take a step towards understanding your own story?
Tune in for a conversation that promises to leave you with a new perspective on healing and self-discovery.