Ep 362 - How To Heal From Trauma And Abuse with Michael Unbroken

Published: Jan. 5, 2022, 8 a.m.

Are you struggling with trauma? In this episode we dive into abuse, trauma, and how it can really change your life. We are overcoming trauma and thinking unbroken today. Today, I talk with Michael Unbroken. From homeless to hero, Michael Unbroken, is the Founder of Think Unbroken, best-selling author, award-winning speaker, podcast host, coach, and advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma. Since 2016, Michael has empowered over 100,000 trauma survivors to get out of The Vortex, learn to love themselves, and become the hero of their own stories. We really dive into how we can thrive post abuse and go on to have a great life. We discuss how important it is to know that it’s not what happened to us, but what we do about it that impacts our life.

Questions I asked:

  • Can you walk us through some of your story?
  • How did you get the strength to overcome your circumstances and help others?
  • What are some tools to help people who feel broken?
  • What was the moment where you realized you could change your story?
  • Can you dive into why you needed accountability to heal trauma, and some steps to help?
  • How can people unlearn things they believe?
  • How can we help people release the shame of secrets?
  • How important is it to take ownership of our lives?
  • What are some tips for dealing with triggers while moving forward?
  • What tips can you share to help people understand and overcome their past?
  • Where can people find you online?

Topics Discussed:

  • Abuse
  • Trauma
  • Childhood trauma.
  • Thinking unbroken.
  • Drug Use.
  • Confidence
  • Healing trauma.

Quotes from the show:

  • “The most dangerous place in my life as a child was my own home.” @thinkunbroken @SisterhoodSweat
  • “I thought the solution for poverty, homelessness and abuse was money.” @thinkunbroken @SisterhoodSweat
  • “What are you willing to do to have the life you want?” @thinkunbroken @SisterhoodSweat
  • “It doesn’t matter what you come from; you can become the hero of your own story.” @thinkunbroken @SisterhoodSweat
  • “I had to learn how to become a human being.” @thinkunbroken @SisterhoodSweat

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