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Published Oct 27, 2019

Gabby Bernstein on Healing Trauma and Spiritual Freedom with Lewis Howes

Gabby Bernstein delves into emotional growth and healing trauma, sharing how embracing mistakes and challenges fosters personal transformation. Through spiritual practices and mental health support like meditation, therapy, and truth, she highlights achieving spiritual freedom and navigating life's obstacles.
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  • Truth & Healing

    Speaking one's truth is a powerful tool in the healing process, especially when dealing with trauma. shares his journey of confronting past traumas, including sexual abuse, by openly acknowledging them, which helped release the associated shame 1. emphasizes the importance of being ready to speak out, as premature disclosure can perpetuate shame 1. She also discusses her own experience with postpartum depression, highlighting the need to decide to stop feeling bad as a crucial step in healing 2.

    The first step to feeling good is to decide to stop feeling bad.

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    This decision, while challenging, is a pivotal moment in the journey towards emotional freedom.

       

    Parenting & Trauma

    Parenthood often brings unresolved traumas to the surface, offering a unique opportunity for healing. describes how becoming a mother prompted her to confront her deepest fears and embark on a fast-tracked healing journey 3. She stresses the importance of honoring children's feelings, recognizing them as individuals with their own spiritual paths 4. This perspective not only aids in personal growth but also fosters a nurturing environment for children.

    My son has taught me that I am going to make my highest priority in life to honor his feelings.

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    and Gabby agree that embracing a growth mindset enhances the parenting experience and personal development 5.

       

    Mental Health

    Medication and psychiatric support play a crucial role in managing severe mental health issues, as shares from her experience with postpartum depression. She credits medication and therapy for providing a stable foundation to engage in deep trauma healing work, such as EMDR 6. Despite societal stigma, she advocates for viewing medication as a necessary tool for recovery, akin to treating physical ailments 7.

    God works through medication. God works through doctors.

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    and Gabby discuss the importance of using this support to facilitate deeper healing and personal growth 8.

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