Caroline Strawson

The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast

Caroline Strawson

  • Trauma & Narcissism Redefined

Trauma & Narcissism Redefined

Tuesday 19th March 2024

Caroline Strawson shares her personal journey of rebranding her podcast and introduces new therapeutic frameworks for trauma and narcissism.
19 minutes
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About this podcast

The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast
Author:
Caroline Strawson
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
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Redefining Trauma & Narcissism: Caroline's Journey

Episode Overview

  • Caroline shares her journey of rebranding the podcast.
  • Introduction to Internal Family Systems therapy.
  • Importance of understanding the nervous system for healing.
  • Exploring somatic work as a key to recovery.
  • Emphasising post-traumatic growth over stress.
Why has no one ever taught me about the nervous system in schools?
In this heartfelt episode of 'The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast', Caroline Strawson opens up about her decision to rebrand the show as 'Trauma & Narcissism Redefined'. She takes you on a personal journey, sharing the struggles and revelations that led her to broaden the scope of her podcast. Caroline dives into her own experiences with trauma and narcissistic abuse, detailing how she moved from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth.
Her candid storytelling makes you feel like you're having a chat with a close friend who truly understands your struggles. Caroline introduces new therapeutic frameworks like Internal Family Systems (IFS), which views our inner parts as having good intentions, even when their impact is destructive. She explains how these protective behaviours are actually responses from our nervous system, designed to keep us safe.
The episode also touches on the importance of somatic work and understanding the nervous system as a key to healing. With a mix of light humour and deep empathy, Caroline aims to make complex psychological concepts accessible and relatable. If you've ever felt misunderstood or stuck in your recovery journey, this episode offers a fresh perspective that could be just what you need. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that promises to leave you feeling seen, heard, and hopeful.