About this episode
Betrayal trauma doesn’t just hurt — it destabilizes your nervous system, your identity, and your ability to function.In this powerful episode, Alana and guest Kim Brown (Choose Recovery Services coach) talk openly about:Not wanting to existTrauma and PTSD symptoms after betrayalGrounding tools that reduce long-term harmChoosing yourself moment by momentBorrowing hope when you can’t feel itHealing isn’t glamorous and doesn’t always feel brave, but you can heal. And you don’t have to do it alone.Chapters02:34 Betrayal as Trauma06:23 When Functioning Collapses08:53 Shame and Self-Compassion13:37 Not Wanting to Exist16:29 Healing Is Messy25:12 Grounding the Nervous System29:18 Practical Tools32:58 Borrowing Hope and SupportRegister Now!?Courage to Thrive - This intensive brings together expert trauma specialists in the serene Utah mountains for a transformative experience that goes beyond healing—it's about getting your power back. Join other courageous women March 17th-20th, and leave with proven strategies, unshakeable boundaries, and renewed hope…because your story doesn't end with betrayal—it transforms into something powerful. ?Rise, Renew, Restore Somatic Healing Retreat in Costa Rica - Ready to experience deep somatic healing? Join us this July for a transformative 5-day intensive created specifically for women healing from betrayal trauma or navigating divorce. This is your opportunity to reconnect with your body's wisdom, release what you've been carrying, and heal alongside other women who truly understand your journey. ????Help Her Heal Men’s Intensive - This immersive intensive is designed specifically for men to learn how to support their partners as they heal from betrayal trauma. You will participate in experiential workshops, receive personalized feedback, and learn practical tools to develop the emotional capacity needed for relationship repair. Join us April 14th-17th in Spanish Fork, UT. ?Revive and Thrive Somatic Intensive for Women - Join us for a transformative four-day somatic healing intensive for women carrying trauma and tension in their bodies. Experience gentle release through expert-guided breathwork, brain
