Did you know you can be addicted to your trauma?
We all have trauma. However, some of us are so used to experiencing trauma that their lives look something like this: things are always bad and never seem to get better. The sleepless nights are getting worse, the wounds are getting deeper, and it's like we're in a constant cycle of bad luck.
Unfortunately, it's not always easy to tell if you're addicted to your trauma. That's why it sometimes takes external help before you can finally move forward. The good news is that there is a small but very effective action you can take to overcome deep trauma.
In today's episode, Les reveals a simple action people addicted to their trauma can take to finally move forward. He also explains how childhood trauma can stop you from living a long, fulfilled, and happy life.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Les shares his experience at a recent Front Row Dads event
02:23 The source of all our trauma
05:07 Things you were told as a kid that led to you developing trauma
07:07 Les shares a sad childhood encounter with bullies
09:23 Trauma is the abandonment of your playful younger self
12:09 Our origin story as a species
14:18 Why you should start doing the things you enjoyed doing as a kid
15:43 The voices in your head stopping you from living a long, fulfilled life
17:00 Can we link our trauma to our lack of play?
18:17 Challenge for 2023 - Have fun and play more
20:36 Parting thoughts
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