In this episode of the Good Good Podcast, Dee Talley shares her deeply personal story of trauma, focusing on her experiences with sexual assault and the long journey of healing that followed. She discusses the various trauma responses, the importance of consent, and how her experiences have shaped her mission to create safe spaces for others dealing with trauma. Through her narrative, Dee emphasizes the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of healing, encouraging listeners to embrace their journeys and find strength in vulnerability

takeaways

• Sharing my story shows what's possible for healing.
• Trauma responses can include freeze and dissociation.
• Consent is crucial in all interactions, especially medical.
• Healing is a journey that requires reconnecting with the body.
• Transforming pain into purpose is a powerful process.
• It's important to acknowledge and name trauma accurately.
• Therapy and body awareness are key to healing.
• Survivors are not victims; they are resilient individuals.
• The process of healing can lead to profound personal growth.
• Every experience contributes to who we are today.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning

01:44 The Trauma Experience

11:15 The Aftermath and Support

21:19 The Healing Journey

28:08 Finding Purpose in Pain

35:19 good good outro.mp3