Ep. 92 How trauma is secretly screwing with your business

In this episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, I'm diving deep into a critical topic: how trauma impacts your business.

Whether you're an overachiever or someone struggling to get your business off the ground, your past experiences might be subtly or blatantly influencing your current reality and business outcomes.

I share my own journey with trauma and how it has shaped my business decisions, leading to both sabotage and success. We'll explore how trauma from years ago or even recent events can unconsciously drive your behavior, leaving you feeling out of control.

Key Points and Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction to Trauma and Business

• The subtle and profound ways trauma influences your business.

• Carl Jung’s quote: “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will lead your life and you will call it fate.”

00:04:30 - Recognizing Trauma's Impact

• My personal experiences with trauma and how it led to business sabotage.

• Cold-calling trauma: how past rejections triggered fear and physical reactions in business.

00:15:22 - High Achievers and Trauma

• The hidden trauma in high achievers who seem to have it all.

• Validation from success versus genuine fulfillment and happiness.

00:29:45 - Practical Steps to Overcome Trauma in Business

• How trauma manifests in overworking, burnout, avoidance of risk, and difficulty in setting boundaries.

• Addressing fear of failure and success, and how past experiences shape these fears.

00:37:15 - Dealing with Complex Trauma

• The difference between acute, chronic, and complex trauma.

• How varied and multiple events over time can shape your self-perception and business behavior.

00:45:52 - Building Awareness and Self-Compassion

• Reflecting on your business choices and identifying patterns.

• The importance of self-compassion and validating your experiences.

00:52:10 - Seeking Support and Professional Help

• The benefits of trauma-informed coaches and therapists.

• How support can create a safe space for healing and capacity building.

01:01:05 - The Role of Shadow Work in Healing

• Understanding shadows and their connection to trauma.

• How addressing triggers and judgments can lead to long-term changes.

01:10:30 - Making Conscious Decisions

• Assessing whether your decisions come from a place of fear or alignment with your goals.

• Shifting decision-making to create a business that aligns with your heart and long-term vision.

01:19:45 - Lifelong Journey of Healing

• Embracing the journey of healing and continuous self-discovery.

• Allowing yourself to make incremental changes and build resilience.

01:28:15 - Final Thoughts

• The importance of unpacking and addressing trauma for a beautiful and fulfilling life.

• How to join Wealth Alchemy for specific work on money trauma or the mastermind for deeper self-perception work.

  
  

  Resources:

  • Join the Wealth Alchemy Program: [Link to Wealth Alchemy]

  • Join the Mastermind: [Link to Mastermind]

  • Download the Biz Shadow Work prompts

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