Today we talk about different types of trauma and whether we agree that distinctions matter. Subtopics include:
- The difference between “big T” Trauma and “little T” trauma and why the terms even exist
- How even "little t" trauma can lead to serious repercussions if overlooked
- Comparing your experiences to others and minimizing what happened to you
- Reconciling trauma with its well-meaning inflictors
- Sex, religion, and divorce...oh f*ck!
- The pervasiveness of intergenerational trauma
- Self-inflicted trauma and ways you might be gaslighting yourself
- Cultural trauma and how the same events can affect people differently Friend breakups and how traumatizing they can be
- How accepting the validity of your trauma can help you connect to others
Also included in this episode:
- Lauren's moving drama
- A surprising Pickles and Vodka reference from a listener
- Why we aren't having kids Christina to quit vaping???
- Our most extra palate cleanser yet
Enjoy!!
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