{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Held Together: Healing Childhood Trauma-Healing Happens in Relationship","description":"        Healing Happens in Relationship If this episode resonates with you, take a moment to follow, like, and subscribe to the podcast. When you do, you\u2019ll also gain access to the resource library, including reflection journals designed to help you go deeper in your healing journey.  Have you ever found yourself wanting connection\u2026 \u2026but also feeling anxious, guarded, or overwhelmed in it? Like part of you longs to be close\u2014 and another part of you isn\u2019t quite sure it\u2019s safe?  In this episode of Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace, we explore a foundational truth: Trauma doesn\u2019t just happen in isolation. It happens in relationship. And because of that\u2026 Healing does too.  You\u2019ll learn how early relationships shape your nervous system, why connection can feel unpredictable or unsafe, and how your body adapts in order to survive. We also explore the concept of co-regulation\u2014how your nervous system is impacted by the presence of others\u2014and why healing is not just about understanding your story, but experiencing something different in relationship.  In this episode, we discuss: \u2022 Why trauma is stored in the body and shaped in relationship \u2022 How early caregiving experiences influence your sense of safety \u2022 Why connection can feel overwhelming, even when you desire it \u2022 The role of co-regulation in healing \u2022 How safe, steady relationships help your nervous system learn something new  If you\u2019ve ever thought, \u201cI want connection\u2026 but I don\u2019t feel safe in it,\u201d this episode will help you understand why\u2014and what healing can begin to look like.  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. Listening to this episode does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are experiencing distress or need support, please seek care from a licensed mental health professional.     &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;      &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace","author_url":"https:\/\/www.greater-things.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40752150\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40752150"}