Healing Through Honesty: Michealene Cristini Risley on Speaking Your Truth
Take your trauma and make it your biggest superpower.
Why is it so important to speak your truth when healing from trauma? In this episode, Anna Maydonova sits down with the fearless Michealene Cristini Risley to unpack this very question. Michealene shares her deeply personal journey of facing her traumas head-on and how speaking out has been a crucial part of her healing process. She opens up about the negative coping mechanisms she once relied on and how she transformed them into positive practices like self-care, meditation, and therapy.
Michealene also delves into the power of somatics in trauma recovery and the vital need to break the cycle of abuse. Her story is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the incredible impact of turning pain into purpose. Whether you're struggling with your own trauma or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom and practical advice.
Tune in to hear how Michealene turned her trauma into a superpower and learn how you can do the same.