Embracing Healing: Overcoming Trauma and Finding Community
11/27/24 • 21 min
What if facing your deepest pain could lead to the most profound healing? Join me, Tonya Shellnutt, as I open up about a childhood trauma that shattered my sense of safety and trust, setting off a lifelong journey of healing and self-discovery. This episode of Courageous Overcomers explores the enduring scars trauma can leave, from rewiring our brains to altering our emotional responses and identity. I share how building emotional walls seemed like a refuge but ultimately became a prison of isolation and fear. Together, we'll examine how confronting these barriers, rather than burying the pain, can illuminate a path to hope and healing.
In our conversation, I celebrate 30 years of sobriety and reflect on the transformative power of community and faith. You’ll hear insights into breaking free from the shackles of unworthiness and self-doubt, and the importance of taking small, courageous steps forward. This episode isn't just about my story; it's an invitation to join a community of courageous overcomers. Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share this journey with someone who might need encouragement. Plus, get ready for a delightful twist in an upcoming episode featuring my favorite person—a blend of laughter and tears awaits. Reach out to me via email with your questions or struggles; they might just be featured in a future episode. Let's spread hope together.
Stay Connected:
- Website: https://www.tonyashellnutt.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyashellnutt/
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What if facing your deepest pain could lead to the most profound healing? Join me, Tonya Shellnutt, as I open up about a childhood trauma that shattered my sense of safety and trust, setting off a lifelong journey of healing and self-discovery. This episode of Courageous Overcomers explores the enduring scars trauma can leave, from rewiring our brains to altering our emotional responses and identity. I share how building emotional walls seemed like a refuge but ultimately became a prison of isolation and fear. Together, we'll examine how confronting these barriers, rather than burying the pain, can illuminate a path to hope and healing.
In our conversation, I celebrate 30 years of sobriety and reflect on the transformative power of community and faith. You’ll hear insights into breaking free from the shackles of unworthiness and self-doubt, and the importance of taking small, courageous steps forward. This episode isn't just about my story; it's an invitation to join a community of courageous overcomers. Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share this journey with someone who might need encouragement. Plus, get ready for a delightful twist in an upcoming episode featuring my favorite person—a blend of laughter and tears awaits. Reach out to me via email with your questions or struggles; they might just be featured in a future episode. Let's spread hope together.
Stay Connected:
- Website: https://www.tonyashellnutt.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyashellnutt/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyashellnut
- Twitter: https://x.com/tonyashellnutt
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What if facing your deepest emotional wounds could transform your life? Join me, Tonya Shellnutt, as I recount my journey from a tumultuous childhood filled with family instability and trauma to overcoming addiction and finding resilience through faith. My story is a testament to the power of confronting pain head-on. I open up about my experiences with my stepfather's alcoholism, my mother's heartbreak, and the lack of boundaries that led me into a destructive cycle of alcohol abuse from a young age. This episode is not just my story—it's an invitation for you to begin your path to healing and empowerment, knowing that adversity doesn't have to define us.
Dive into the heart of Courageous Overcomers, where I encourage you to become a part of our community, breaking free from fear and victimhood. You’ll hear genuine conversations with guests who’ve walked similar paths and emerged stronger, offering hope, tools, and empowerment to overcome challenges. Whether you're facing current struggles or reflecting on past ones, our shared journey is about rebuilding self-worth and finding strength in faith and resilience. Join us, and be inspired by stories of hope and healing, discovering that your pain and adversity are not your final chapters.
Stay Connected:
- Website: https://www.tonyashellnutt.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyashellnutt/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyashellnut
- Twitter: https://x.com/tonyashellnutt
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Stay Connected:
- Website: https://www.tonyashellnutt.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyashellnutt/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyashellnut
- Twitter: https://x.com/tonyashellnutt
Courageous Overcomers - Embracing Healing: Overcoming Trauma and Finding Community
Transcript
Welcome to Courageous Overcomers stories of hope and healing . I'm your host , tanya Shulman . Here we talk about some of the hard stuff in life trauma , fear and pain but we don't stop there . We also talk about courage , resilience and the hope of a brighter tomorrow . Every episode is filled with real stories , practical tools and faith-filled encouragement to help you rise above
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