Embracing Peace: Joe Ryan on Letting Go of Pain and Trauma
When there's no panic there- and that's the next layer- is learning how to sit comfortably with yourself in peace. It is so foreign it is comfortably uncomfortable.
Picture living a life where pain and struggle have become so ingrained in your identity that the thought of living without them feels unsettling. In this episode of 'It's Not You, It's Your Trauma', Joe Ryan dives into the complex journey of releasing fear and embracing peace. He explores how many of us cling to our trauma because it's familiar, even if it's painful.
Joe shares his own experiences and practical advice on how to pause, sit with the discomfort, and resist the urge to fill the newfound space with more struggle. By doing the necessary inner work, he explains, you can uncover layers of yourself that lead to a more peaceful existence, even if it feels foreign at first. This episode is a heartfelt guide to overcoming self-sabotage, managing guilt and shame, and finding comfort in the uncomfortable.
It's an inspiring listen for anyone looking to break free from the chains of their past and create a life filled with peace and self-acceptance.