Calling Every Inconvenience 'Trauma' is Insane

In this episode, we explore the impact of over-labeling everyday discomforts as trauma and how it can quietly undermine self-trust. Therapy culture has given us powerful language, but somewhere along the way, we stopped allowing difficulties to simply exist. Now, every inconvenience becomes a diagnosis, and every moment of discomfort is labeled a 'wound.' In trying to heal, many are unknowingly keeping themselves stuck.
We discuss:

The overuse of therapy language in everyday life

How excessive self-awareness can backfire

The emotional trap of building an identity around pain

What it truly means to move on without creating a lifelong narrative

Key moments include:

[0:00] The trauma Olympics

[1:17] Life isn't always good

[2:37] The real definition of trauma

[3:35] Emotional obsession

[4:17] Trauma as aura

[5:22] Identity loops & the cost of ruminating

[5:59] My own experience with overprocessing

[7:40] Where do we go from here?

[9:10] 3 practical tips for self-regulation

0:00: The trauma Olympics1:17: Life isn't always good2:37: The real definition of trauma3:35: Emotional obsession4:17: Trauma as aura5:22: Identity loops & the cost of ruminating5:59: My own experience with overprocessing7:40: Where do we go from here?9:10: 3 practical tips for self-regulation
#trauma #therapyculture #self-trust #emotionalawareness #healing #self-regulation
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/6894ea728bdb30994d412afb
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