STOP Repeating Trauma Patterns—Here’s How to Finally Break Free

Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating painful patterns—whether in relationships, self-sabotaging behaviors, burnout, or feelings of never quite arriving?  In this episode we explore the neuroscience and psychology behind trauma reenactment—why we unconsciously repeat painful cycles and how we can break free from them. If you’re ready to rewire your brain, reclaim your power, and build a life aligned with self-love and healing, this episode is for you.

What You'll Learn:

• What trauma reenactment is and why it keeps us stuck in toxic patterns.

• The neuroscience behind trauma loops, including the role of the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex.

• How childhood experiences create unconscious beliefs that shape our reality.

• The role of the nervous system (Polyvagal Theory) in keeping us in survival mode.

• Practical tools for breaking free, including breathwork, grounding exercises, and belief rewiring.

• How to reprogram your subconscious mind and stop self-sabotaging your success, relationships, and happiness.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction: Why You Keep Repeating Painful Cycles
02:17 - Understanding Trauma Reenactment: Why We Repeat What Hurts Us
04:22 - The Science Behind Trauma Loops: How the Brain Keeps Us Stuck
06:09 - How the Nervous System (Polyvagal Theory) Plays a Role in Trauma Patterns
09:17 - The Role of Core Beliefs in Trauma Reenactment
10:36 - Real-Life Examples: How Trauma Shows Up in Relationships, Work, & Self-Sabotage
12:34 - The Truth: You Are Not Broken—It’s Time to Rewrite Your Story
13:19 - FREE Course: Learning How to Love Yourself
15:46 - How Unhealed Trauma Affects Every Area of Life (Relationships, Success, Health)
17:24 - Step 1: Recognizing Trauma Reenactment Patterns
17:51 - Step 2: Journaling & Identifying Your Subconscious Stories
19:23 - Step 3: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma in Relationships & Self-Worth
21:43 - Step 4: Nervous System Regulation & Grounding Techniques for Healing
23:38 - Step 5: Rewiring Core Beliefs & Changing Your Subconscious Programming
25:55 - Step 6: Changing Your Environment

Resources:

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