Shedding Light on Blind Spots: Joe Ryan's Guide to Healing Hidden Wounds
The only way out of this is to feel as bad as you felt and start taking care of that little boy and that little girl inside of you that needed to be loved, that needed to be cared for, that needed attention and affection, all the things that you didn't get, that you needed to survive your basic needs.
Have you ever felt like you're reacting to situations in ways that don't quite make sense? In this episode of 'It's Not You, It's Your Trauma', Joe Ryan dives into the concept of blind spots - those hidden parts of ourselves that trigger uncontrollable reactions and behaviors. These blind spots are like shadows cast by past traumas, protecting us from pain we haven't fully processed yet.
Joe explains how these hidden areas of our psyche can lead us to act out in ways that are confusing and often self-destructive. He shares his own journey of peeling back these layers of defense mechanisms, encouraging listeners to confront and feel their deepest emotions. By doing so, Joe believes we can start responding to the present rather than reacting from the past.
If you've ever wondered why you sometimes act against your own best interests, this episode offers valuable insights into uncovering and healing those hidden wounds.