Today I’m sitting with Liz Mullinar, a survivor of childhood trauma, trauma counsellor, and the founder of Heal For Life Foundation which has provided trauma recovery programs for over 20 years. She developed the Heal For Life Model in the early nineties when she felt along with other survivors of trauma that there had to be a permanent way of healing from the impact of childhood memories.
Liz latest book is a step-by-step guide called HEAL FOR LIFE: How to Heal Yourself from the Pain of Childhood Trauma based on the Heal For Life model that has helped over 8,500 people self-heal from trauma. It demonstrates how to transform painful trauma memories and emotional triggers into permanent healing. 100% of the book’s proceeds go back to Heal for Life to pay for survivors to attend programs!
Show Notes
In this episode, we discuss:
Liz’ perspective on trauma, what it is, and its impact on the brain
Impact of trauma on brain and nervous system
Why trauma is so debilitating for years afterward
Triggers - Liz’ unique perspective on how “triggers are treasures” and ow to de-trigger - Liz walks us through this important process
How to get into your right brain to support yourself in trauma work
Why Liz recommends we lean into our fears rather than avoid feeling the fear
Why loving oneself is the first step in the healing journey
Importance of safety for healing and impact of shame, how do we acquire shame and how do we heal from it?
How to overcome trauma memories permanently - Liz gives us examples from her own life
Changing thought patterns and literally change our brain so we can shift negative patterns, unpacking the not-Self and rediscover who we really are
More inspiring info on the brain for healing
Why Liz believes everyone can heal and steps to start healing your trauma
The connection between chronic health challenges and trauma, such as migraine, chronic fatigue syndrome, and more plus Liz’ own experience with “unexplained” health challenges
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“The best thing in the world is to touch the fear we felt in childhood and release it... because it’s transformational.” ~ Liz Mullinar
Resources
Heal For Life: How to Heal Yourself from the Pain of Childhood Trauma by Liz Mullinar
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