• Healing Trauma Bonds: Parenting, Patterns, and Finding Authentic Connection with Licensed Professional Counselor, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host Dr. Laura Copley

  • Oct 1 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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Healing Trauma Bonds: Parenting, Patterns, and Finding Authentic Connection with Licensed Professional Counselor, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host Dr. Laura Copley

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  • In this episode of Judging Meghan, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Laura Copley, a licensed professional counselor, author, speaker, and podcast host of “Tough Love with Dr. Laura Copley”, to dive deep into the transformative journey of healing, growth, and the complexities of life’s challenges. Dr. Laura shares her wisdom on how trauma can impact our parenting styles, and we discuss the importance of recognizing our own triggers and patterns. She introduces her book, “Loving You Is Hurting Me: A New Approach to Healing Trauma Bonds and Creating Authentic Connection”, where she delves into breaking free from trauma bonds and building more authentic connections, offering insights on how to identify unhealthy dynamics in our relationships. Later in the episode, we explore the roles we often fall into, like being the "hero" or "golden child," and how these labels shape our identities into adulthood. Dr. Laura candidly shares her own experience of becoming a mother for the second time and how this journey has deepened her understanding of compassion and empathy. We also dive into the importance of self-reflection, breaking free from toxic patterns, and the transformative power of choosing to heal. We then explore the concept of "Eat, Pray, Love" moments, emphasizing how stepping back and reevaluating our lives can lead to more profound peace, happiness, and a sense of purpose. We also touch on navigating bullying, finding spiritual connections during periods of isolation, and the delicate process of finding balance in a world that often feels overwhelming. This episode is a testament to the power of embracing vulnerability, reclaiming our narratives, and finding hope in the journey of healing. Join us for this honest and inspiring conversation about motherhood, trauma, and the incredible strength it takes to turn pain into power. Check out Dr. Copley’s book “Loving You Is Hurting Me: A New Approach to Healing Trauma Bonds and Creating Authentic Connection” through amazon and listen to her podcast “Tough Love” available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This podcast is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #resilience #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #motherhood #toughlove #HopeAndHealing #InnerStrength #resilience #vulnerability #Dr.Lauracopley #EmpathyAndHealing #BreakingToxicPatterns #Healingtrauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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