{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Trauma: Why Your Body Remembers What You Want To Forget (Part 1)","description":"Is trauma only for combat veterans? Or could it be shaping your life without you even realizing it? In this powerful episode of Recoverable, licensed family therapist Laurel van der Toorn joins Terry to unpack the internet\u2019s most searched questions about trauma \u2014 what it is, how it shows up in your body, and how to truly heal. Find treatment near you: https:\/\/recovery.com\/condition\/trauma\/ Learn more about Laurel: https:\/\/www.laureltherapy.net\/laurel-van-der-toorn You\u2019ll learn how two people can live through the same event yet have completely different experiences, why trauma isn\u2019t \u201cwhat happened to you\u201d but what happened inside you, and how to recognize the subtle signs that your past might still be affecting your relationships, sleep, or stress responses. Laurel breaks down complex psychology into everyday language, explaining concepts like the window of tolerance, PTSD vs. CPTSD, and EMDR therapy \u2014 a groundbreaking trauma treatment proven to rewire the brain and restore emotional balance. If you\u2019ve ever wondered: \ud83d\udc49 \u201cHow do I know if I\u2019ve experienced trauma?\u201d \ud83d\udc49 \u201cCan childhood trauma really affect me as an adult?\u201d \ud83d\udc49 \u201cCan trauma actually be healed?\u201d \u2026this episode is your roadmap. \u23f1\ufe0f Chapters: 00:00 \u2013 Intro: What We Get Wrong About Trauma 01:00 \u2013 Why Trauma Is More Common Than We Think 02:30 \u2013 What Is Trauma, Really? 04:30 \u2013 The Difference Between Hardship and Trauma 06:00 \u2013 Who Gets to Define a Traumatic Experience? 08:00 \u2013 Why Two People Experience the Same Event Differently 10:00 \u2013 How Resilience and Resources Shape Recovery 12:00 \u2013 PTSD vs. Complex PTSD Explained 13:00 \u2013 How to Know If You Have Trauma 15:00 \u2013 Understanding the \u201cWindow of Tolerance\u201d 17:00 \u2013 Signs and Red Flags of Unhealed Trauma 18:30 \u2013 Trauma\u2019s Link to Anxiety, Depression & Addiction 20:00 \u2013 The Power of Curiosity in Self-Healing 22:00 \u2013 How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adult Relationships 25:00 \u2013 Why Old Patterns Reappear When Life Gets Better 27:00 \u2013 Inner Child & Internal Family Systems Work 29:00 \u2013 Can Trauma Be Healed? 32:00 \u2013 EMDR Therapy Explained 38:00 \u2013 What an EMDR Session Looks Like 45:00 \u2013 Trauma and the Body: Why It Feels Physical 50:00 \u2013 A Simple Calming Exercise You Can Use Anytime \u2753 Questions the Video Answers: What exactly is trauma? How can two people experience the same event but be affected differently? How do I know if I\u2019ve experienced trauma? What\u2019s the difference between trauma and a tough life event? Who decides if something was traumatic? How does trauma affect the brain and body? What is the \u201cwindow of tolerance\u201d and why does it matter? What are the signs of unhealed trauma in adults? How does childhood trauma show up in adult relationships? What\u2019s the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD? Can trauma cause anxiety, depression, or addiction? What are the most effective trauma therapies? How does EMDR therapy work? Can trauma really be healed \u2014 or just managed? What are simple grounding exercises to calm your body? #trauma #ptsd #mentalhealth ","author_name":"RECOVERable: Mental Health and Addiction Experts Answer Your Questions","author_url":"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2530407","html":"