Ask Kati Anything23 Sep 2025

Why Childhood Trauma Still Hurts Today

Healing from trauma can feel like an impossible journey, especially when you feel completely numb and disconnected. In this video, licensed marriage and family therapist Katie Morton tackles some of the toughest questions about complex PTSD, childhood trauma, and finding a way to heal. She offers practical tips for rebuilding trust in yourself, managing overwhelming emotions, and navigating the difficult path to recovery. Whether you're feeling stuck, struggling with self-harm, or trying to process grief, this episode provides hope and validation. Ask Kati Anything ep.280 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Please support the podcast by visiting our sponsors: OneSkin Get 15% off your order using the code KATI at https://www.oneskin.co/ Liquid I.V. Use promo code KATI to receive 20% off your order at https://www.liquid-iv.com/ Timestamps 00:46 Q1: Childhood Trauma/PTSD 14:07 Q2: Feeling Stuck in Therapy 20:46 Q3: Reconnecting After Attachment Wounds 26:46 Q4: Self-Harm 29:21 BOOK Recommendation: Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j 31:55 Q5: Pet Grief 37:50 Q6: Kinks and Trauma 42:40 Q7: Living with Chronic Ideation My new book is available for pre-order: Why Do I Keep Doing This? → https://geni.us/XoyLSQ If you’ve ever felt stuck, this book is for you. I’d be so grateful for your support. YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@Katimorton ONLINE THERAPY (enjoy 10% off your first month) While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/kati PARTNERSHIPS Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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