Emily Laing
Emily Laing
S3 E24: Soup Du Jour with Alison Spittle
S3 E24: Soup Du Jour with Alison Spittle
S3 E24: Soup Du Jour with Alison Spittle
Monday 24th July 2023
Emily Laing and Alison Spittle discuss trauma from home invasions with raw honesty and dark humor in 'Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?'.
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55 minutes
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Author:
Emily Laing
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Healing Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Finding Light After Darkness: Emily Laing and Alison Spittle on Trauma and Healing
Episode Overview
- Emily and Alison share candid experiences of trauma and adversity
- The episode explores the nuanced journey of processing trauma
- Humor as a coping mechanism is a central theme throughout the conversation
- The importance of kindness and support in the face of adversity is emphasized
- Gratitude segment highlights the significance of acknowledging acts of kindness
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Ever felt like life's thrown you into the deep end without a lifeline? Emily Laing and Alison Spittle know that feeling all too well. In this episode of 'Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?', Emily and Alison dive headfirst into the tough topic of trauma, specifically the aftermath of multiple home invasions. It's a heavy subject, but they tackle it with a blend of raw honesty and dark humor that makes the conversation feel both real and relatable.
Emily kicks things off by sharing a bizarre and unsettling experience involving her landlady and an unexpected intruder. Her story is as gripping as it is unsettling, shedding light on how such events can leave lasting scars. Alison joins in, bringing her own stories of living with landladies, and together they paint a vivid picture of how trauma can sneak up on you in the most mundane moments.
Throughout their chat, Emily and Alison explore how trauma manifests in everyday life—like panic attacks triggered by simple sounds—and discuss the long, winding road to finding humor amidst the pain. Their candidness creates a safe space for listeners, making it clear that healing is a journey that requires patience and self-compassion. The episode wraps up with Emily expressing heartfelt gratitude to her landlord Philip, highlighting the importance of kindness and support during tough times.
If you're looking for a conversation that blends humor with heartfelt insights into coping with trauma, this episode is a must-listen.