Episode 10: Confirmation Bias Why Trauma Makes Your Brain Hunt for Proof You're Right (And How to Flip It)
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to find "proof" that you're unlovable, unsafe, or destined to be abandoned—while your brain somehow overlooks all the moments you were actually cared for and suppo...
14 Jan 16min
Episode 9: Stepping Stone Thoughts: Bridges from Trauma Lies to True Beliefs
Tired of affirmations that feel like lies? In this episode of Beyond Survival: A Pathway to Peace, trauma-informed coach Naomi Stanchfield reveals Stepping Stone Thoughts—her gentle, body-honoring ada...
7 Jan 16min
Episode 8: Negativity Bias: Why Your Brain Loves the Worst-Case Scenario (And How to Rewire It)
Do you struggle to remember the good times but replay every argument, mistake, or potential disaster on repeat? You're not broken—this is negativity bias at work, your brain's evolutionary survival to...
31 Dec 202521min
Episode 7: Healing is a Journey: The Spiral Beyond "Fixed"
Healing Is a Journey: The Spiral Beyond "Fixed" Healing after trauma is so often sold as a finish line: one day you'll be "over it," never triggered, never overwhelmed again. In this episode, Naomi g...
24 Dec 202522min
Episode 6: Trauma-Informed New Year's Resolutions: Goals That Actually Stick
Trauma-Informed New Year's Resolutions: Goals That Actually Stick Tired of resolutions crashing after days or weeks? Trauma survivors face unique barriers—perfectionism traps, failure avoidance, deci...
17 Dec 202516min
Episode 5: Stop Blaming, Start Thriving: Healing the Victim Mindset
Ever catch yourself thinking, "Why does this always happen to me?" or feeling like life is happening to you, not with you? In this episode of Beyond Survival: A Pathway to Peace, Naomi unpacks what vi...
10 Dec 202523min
Episode 4: Conceal, Don't Feel: Unlearning Emotional Suppression After Trauma
From Numb to Noticing: Safely Reconnecting With Your Emotions Emotions are not the enemy—they're survival tools. But if you've lived through trauma, your nervous system may have learned that feelings...
3 Dec 202527min
Episode 3: Embracing Gratitude: How Noticing Good Can Quiet Trauma's Voice
In this episode of Beyond Survival, we explore the profound role gratitude can play in healing from trauma. Discover how simple gratitude practices can shift your brain, calm your body, and open a pat...
26 Nov 202515min
