Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver
Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver
Overcoming Fear and Dread
Overcoming Fear and Dread
Overcoming Fear and Dread
Saturday 19th April 2025
Ronni and Jennie discuss overcoming fear and dread from childhood trauma, offering practical advice and emotional support.
28 minutes
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Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver
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Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery Reimagined
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Fear and dread are common for those with traumatic childhoods.
- Perfectionism can be a coping mechanism for underlying fear.
- Positive self-talk helps manage anxiety.
- Turning 'what if' scenarios into positive outcomes can change your mindset.
- Healing involves unlearning conditioned responses.
Bravery is not being unafraid. Bravery is being afraid and doing it anyway
Ronni and Jennie, sisters who grew up in a tumultuous household marked by addiction, abuse, and mental illness, share their journey of overcoming fear and dread. They candidly discuss how these emotions are deeply ingrained in those who have faced adverse childhood experiences. Ronni reveals how fear was a constant companion throughout her life, leading to perfectionism as a coping mechanism. Jennie talks about the physical manifestations of dread and how it lingered long after the anxiety had subsided.
They both highlight the importance of unlearning these conditioned responses and finding new ways to cope. One strategy they discuss is turning the 'what if' game on its head—asking what if things go well instead of what if they go wrong. They also stress the significance of self-talk and verbal affirmations in managing fear and anxiety. The episode is filled with personal anecdotes that many will find relatable, offering a sense of camaraderie and hope.
By sharing their own struggles and triumphs, Ronni and Jennie aim to provide support and encouragement to others on similar paths. If you've ever felt paralysed by fear or dread, this episode offers practical advice and emotional support to help you move forward.