Joe Ryan

It’s Not You, It’s Your Trauma - Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, Anxiety & Recovery - Joe Ryan

Joe Ryan

  • EP 0087 - Truths About Recovery

EP 0087 - Truths About Recovery

Thursday 5th September 2024

Joe Ryan shares the tough realities of recovery, emphasising emotional independence and the importance of living true to oneself.
26 minutes
Honest
Informative
Supportive
Encouraging
Raw

About this podcast

It’s Not You, It’s Your Trauma - Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, Anxiety & Recovery - Joe Ryan
Author:
Joe Ryan
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episodes:
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Facing Hard Truths: Emotional Independence in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Learn to be okay with disappointing people.
  • Leave home emotionally for genuine healing.
  • Acknowledge and release built-up anger.
  • Prioritise your own well-being over external validation.
  • Understand that emotional independence is crucial for personal growth.
You need to separate. This should have happened by the time you were 18, 19 years old. You should have been cast off on your own to figure your own way out.
Joe Ryan's podcast, 'It’s Not You, It’s Your Trauma', dives deep into the harsh truths about recovery from trauma, PTSD, abuse, and anxiety. In this episode, Joe sheds light on the necessity of weaning off external validation and learning to live a life true to oneself. He candidly discusses the importance of disappointing others and leaving home emotionally to heal.
Joe's personal anecdotes resonate deeply, as he explains how the rage and anger you've harboured need to be acknowledged and released for genuine recovery. He doesn't shy away from addressing the complex emotions tied to family dynamics, emphasising that emotional independence is crucial for personal growth. Joe's raw honesty about his own journey – including the six years of no contact with his family – adds a layer of authenticity that many will find relatable.
This episode is a compelling call to action for anyone struggling with their past, encouraging them to prioritise their own well-being and start living life on their own terms. If you're ready to face the uncomfortable truths of recovery and take steps towards emotional freedom, this episode is a must-listen.