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Breaking Cycles of Childhood Trauma

Author
Rachel Pierman
Published
Sat 15 Mar 2025
Episode Link
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Becca Shifflett shares her powerful journey from childhood abuse to becoming a successful YouTuber with a thriving community, revealing how she learned to shine her light after years of being taught to dim it.

• Experiencing severe childhood trauma including physical and sexual abuse
• Being removed from her parents at age 14 and placed into foster care
• Learning to process trauma rather than compartmentalizing it 
• Finding healing through forgiveness without excusing harmful behavior
• Discovering creativity and self-expression through sewing
• Managing imposter syndrome while building a YouTube channel with 42,000+ subscribers
• Breaking generational trauma cycles with her own daughter
• Cultivating a positive mindset despite past experiences
• Understanding that authenticity attracts genuine connections

Remember that taking care of your mental health is essential - put your own oxygen mask on first so you can help others.


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