About this episode
The stories we tell ourselves after trauma shape everything—our relationships, boundaries, and sense of worth.In this episode, Bella shares her raw and transformative recovery journey, revealing how childhood trauma, shame, and survival defenses silently guided her life until everything fell apart. Through therapy, inner child healing, and radical self-honesty, she learned to rewrite the story—and reclaim herself.A must-listen for anyone seeking healing, post-traumatic growth, or freedom from shame-based narratives.Chapters01:44 Bella’s Traumatic Experience02:49 The Journey to Recovery04:08 Understanding Childhood Patterns04:32 Facing Family of Origin Work09:40 The Turning Point in Therapy19:07 Living in Reality and Self-Acceptance22:19 Tools for Healing and Growth27:26 Gratitude and Love as Recovery ToolsRegister Now!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. Questions or topics you'd like us to address? Send us an email with “Choose To Be” as the subject to podcast@chooserecoveryservices.com. Watch us? on YouTube.Follow us on Instagram: @choose_recovery_services?Schedule? a complimentary consultation.Join our email list to be notified when new episodes air.More from Choose Recovery ServicesBeyond the Facade Podcast - Podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. Intens