In this episode, Nicole interviews Jenn Reddy, a life coach and story transformer, about how to navigate deep trauma and reshape personal narratives. Jenn offers practical tools like self-check-ins, challenging negative thoughts, and using resources to stay grounded. She shares key questions to ask when facing trauma and emphasizes self-compassion in the healing process. Jenn wraps up with a powerful metaphor of seeing ourselves as resilient trees.

Tune in for wisdom, healing strategies, and an empowering approach to overcoming emotional challenges.

Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Here is the episode breakdown:

Guest: Jenn Reddy

• Website: https://transformationcoaching.life

In this episode, you will hear:

• 0:00 Intro

(Beginning of Interview)

• 1:07 Intro to Jenn Reddy’s Interview
• 2:56 The Process of Being a Story Transformer
• 7:12 What If My Trauma Is Too Deep?
• 12:04 Key Questions to Ask Yourself
• 18:52 Check In: Is It true? What Happens When I Believe This Thought? Who Would I Be Without This Thought?
• 20:07 What Are Some Things You Can Do to Stay the Course
• 27:04 Reliving the Shame, Resources, and Checklist To Tackle the Day
• 32:14 Jenn’s Final Words: See Ourselves as Trees

(End of Interview)

• 37:06 Nicole’s Closing Statement
• 37:27 BPD Daily Mantra
• 37:43 Outro
• 39:03 “Healing” by Computer Data: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi7lK10U18c

Episode Resources:

• Website: https://www.showmegrace.org/

• Crisis Hotline - Call or Text 988 or Chat At 988lifeline.org
• Jenn’s Recommendation: The Work of Bryon Katie: https://thework.com

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Connect with the Host:

Nicole Darby: presspause4grace@gmail.com

Credits:

Host and Podcast Producer: Nicole Darby

Music Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIII

Sound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi

Research Team: Nicole Darby & Tamar Brignolle