Your Path to Success Opens When You Heal These Trauma Wounds

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Many of us who were abused or neglected as kids are forced to keep our lives small, neglecting the best part of all we can become. Going for big goals takes vulnerability, persistence and the ability to connect with people with calm emotions. If you have CPTSD, any one of these can feel impossible. In this video I respond to a letter from a woman who can only be successful if she's willing to promote herself and be SEEN. Hear my advice to break through the wounds of trauma so she can shine!

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[wildhorses]

Thank you Anna, and your daily practice is scientifically proven now.
It allows the thoughts to be managed by another part of the brain. See Arthur Brooks discuss this in his discussion with Peter Attia, M.D.
It's pretty cool to have a scientific explanation now and understanding how the Brain works to help us organize and manage our lives and nervous system. I love your channel.
I have a graduate degree in Psychology.

[cindyj]

I never had any goals other than survival without being hurt anymore. Not one of my natural talents ever went anywhere or made my life better.

[martha-sin-del]

This hit home as a singer songwriter myself. I used to cling to my trauma, thinking it gave me great writing material. From watching Anna’s videos, I learned my trauma was holding me back in so many ways. Thank you for you videos they have allowed me to be vulnerable enough to find the courage to share my work

[TC-hfhg]

Thank you for this topic, it's something I've been experiencing as well. I wonder if some of our tendency to stay small is because the people who were "big" in our lives were our abusers. We were always shrinking ourselves to survive, but to thrive we have to get out up front. Putting the fear aside to do this is hard - much respect to Anna for making those cold calls!

[adoa]

Ok, now I'm really curious: how many people here notice an incredible timing between the relevant topics of their life asking for attention and engaging an inner talk with Anna's videos?? It happens to me regularly: every 3/4 videos (all actually related to the issues I'm dealing with) there's one exactly on what I was focusing my attention last weeks, days and even a few hours earlier, like today (singing/writing and exposing myself publicly - acknowledging longterm, suppressed toxic shame).

[MountainSpringsAdventures]

This is exactly where I'm at.

I started a youtube channel, it got to 25k subscribers, and i started making decent money.... but then my CPTSD and depression caused me to lose focus, lose inspiration, etc

It's been well over a year since I was posting regularly. Please pray I get my drive back to continue 🙏

[davidionepearl]

Thank you so very very much for being here.

[juliagoodsonmusic]

Omg, I relate to ‘Aviva’ so much! My songs are directly related to my own childhood trauma, and at one point I couldn’t even sing them without triggering myself. I have 4 out in the world now but to promote, to ask people for gigs, even going to an open mic sometimes triggers all the BS we were conditioned to believe, like why should I, what’s the point, etc. I’ve been in a funk not wanting to release the latest song I’ve recorded, and this video helped me a lot. ♥️Thank you!!

[abmrose]

This is 10000% the video for me TODAY! I’m thoroughly enjoying this discussion, thank you Anna!!

[mariekitty]

Ego syntonic is a common psychology/psychotherapy term. “Ego syntonic refers to the behaviors, values, and feelings that are in harmony with or acceptable to the needs and goals of the ego, or consistent with one's ideal self-image.”

[ginapotoczek]

💐Happy 🕯Anniversary, Anna & Hubby! 🎉Congratulations on 10 years🎉👏🏼🎆

[tranquilityteachings]

What a beautiful message for the writer!! 🥰

[fiction]

Imagine a songwriter whose greatest hits are based on happy tunes and lyrics about "sunshine, lollipop and... rainbows all around" 😂 i guess it cannot hurt the songwriting to have some deep feelings and insights about the human nature. Also for comedians this is valuable material I think !

[Kroops]

It seems I have a big case of CPTSD, is it abnormal that I have been working 400 hour months for the past 10 years without burning out? O_o

[GHARTKE]

As an expert on trauma why don't you talk about EMDR?

[Rob_]

My wife kicks butt in a male dominated industry. She’s full of integrity, does great work that can’t be ignored, she plays zero games but doesn’t get taken advantage (strategic), and she’s kind but not overly so. You can do it.

[steveguti]

I would appreciate it deeply if anyone could pray for me I'm very Sick from long time illness please pray for me I'm Suffering praying for everyone everyday God bless you all

[camille.anderson]

Trust me - CPTSD and mean people will follow you to every job and industry

[Lulupalooz]

Hi Anna ! I recently quit my job of 4 years to pursue my actual employment goals! I took a small pay cut but it is so worth it!!! I am a little nervous but I know I can do it!! Thank you❤

[Janetyow]

Happy Anniversary, Anna and Mr. Fairy. 💐