Intensity isn’t always anger—but it can really help to know the difference!
In this episode of Hey Tabi, licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook unpacks how to tell the difference between healthy intensity, destructive anger, and trauma-driven reactions.
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too much,” or if someone’s passion feels like a threat, this conversation will help you understand what’s really happening in your nervous system, and how to respond with grace, grounding, and discernment.
You’ll learn:
✨ What intensity actually is and why it often gets mistaken for anger
✨ How trauma shapes your body’s response to loud voices, passion, or energy
✨ How to recognize healthy intensity versus coercive control
✨ When and how to adjust your own intensity for deeper connection
✨ Practical grounding and communication tools to regulate your emotions
✨ A faith-based perspective on passion, boundaries, and emotional expression
This book is for every Christian woman who has been harmed sexually, whether that happened in childhood, adulthood, or even within your coercive controlling marriage, and you're longing to feel safe in your body again. We talk about the hard stuff, shame, desire, faith, and even questions like, is this sin or is this trauma?
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🚨 Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy and is intended for educational purposes only. If you're in crisis or need therapy, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional.
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