Ep 2: Finding Liberation Through Alchemising Trauma: My person healing story

Feb 12

The Liberated Self Podcast

In this episode, I courageously delve into the profound topic of trauma and its alchemical potential in uncovering inner liberation and freedom. We all carry traces of trauma within our beings, each experience leaving a lasting emotional imprint and can often manifest as physical pain, illnesses and disease many years later. However, this episode challenges the notion that 'trauma is solely a burden', instead inviting us to explore how we can alchemize these experiences as catalysts for profound inner transformation. Join me as I share my own very personal and intimate healing journey with alchemizing trauma, offering insights and strategies to navigate this transformative process. Trauma, despite its distressing nature, has to capacity to become deeper journey to self-discovery and liberation.

In this episode you'll hear:

Exploring liberation through trauma
Understanding trauma and alchemization
My personal healing story
Unpacking childhood trauma
The journey of healing and liberation
Confronting the past:
The impact of trauma on physical health
The death of my stepfather and the liberation it brought
Healing practices
The power of gratitude

Understanding Trauma: A Path to Liberation

Trauma is an emotional response that often stems from distressing events. It is a lasting emotional response that can take different shapes and sizes, affecting each individual differently. Regardless of the magnitude of the trauma, the lasting emotional impact is what truly matters. We all carry some form of trauma, as it is an integral part of the human experience. Recognizing trauma and understanding its effects is the first step towards finding liberation.

Alchemy: Transforming Trauma into Freedom

The concept of alchemy can be applied to our trauma, transforming our unpleasant experiences into something better, like the process of turning metal into gold. Just as alchemists transmute the properties of an object, we have the power to alchemize our trauma and liberate ourselves. Our trauma becomes the key to our freedom.

Unpacking My Personal Healing Journey

In my journey towards healing, I began to experience chronic neck pain. At first, I attributed it to physical factors such as pillow choices or posture. However, as the pain intensified, I realized it was a manifestation of stored trauma in my body. It was a wake-up call to address the emotional aspects of my healing. I started exploring various methods for relief, including acupuncture, stretching, and yoga – all focusing on the physical aspect of my pain. However, it wasn't until I had the realization that the pain was a result of stored trauma in my neck that I understood the depth of the healing work I needed to embark on.

Confronting the Past: Sharing My Truth

In the midst of my healing journey, I knew it was essential to confront the source of my trauma. I decided to share my story with my mother, who was still in a relationship with my stepfather. As I struggled to find the words, the blockage in my throat energy center resurfaced – a physical manifestation of the trauma I had kept hidden.

During the emotional conversation, I realized that the stored trauma wasn't mine to begin with; it was energy that had been passed down. As I cleared my energy, I returned it to its source, my stepfather. This realization allowed me to release the anger and blame, recognizing his potential for light and growth.

The Path of Healing: Regulating the Nervous System

Regulating our nervous system is crucial in our healing journey. I found that effortless meditation was a powerful tool to achieve this. By dedicating time each day to meditation, I focused on relaxing, releasing stress, and dissolving the stored energy from my body. Regulating the nervous system creates a safe space within ourselves, a foundation for authentic healing.

Feeling Emotions Unconditionally: The Key to Alchemising Trauma

To alchemise trauma, we must feel our emotions unconditionally in our bodies. This involves perceiving our emotions through felt sensations and allowing them to flow without judgment or resistance. It can be beneficial to have someone guide us through this process, such as an inner growth coach or a psychologist. They provide support and help us navigate the challenging path of healing.

Liberation and Gratitude: The Fruits of Healing

As I embarked on this healing journey, I came to appreciate that liberation isn't just about experiencing joy and lightness, but rather freedom from the charged emotions associated with our trauma. By fully exploring and processing our traumas, we can find freedom and liberation. I now feel gratitude for these experiences, as they have allowed me to know myself on a deeper level, unveiling hidden gifts and strengths.

Finding liberation through alchemising trauma is a transformative journey. It begins with recognizing our trauma and understanding its lasting emotional impact. By regulating our nervous system and feeling our emotions unconditionally, we can create a foundation for healing and transformation. Through this process, we can alchemise our trauma, finding freedom and liberation. Remember, healing takes time, and you are exactly where you need to be on your path. Embrace the journey, and liberation will unfold before you.