In this episode of Hanging for More, we delve deep into the effects of childhood trauma on mental health with our special guest, Seli, a qualified counsellor. Join us as we explore how unprocessed childhood trauma shapes our behaviors, emotional responses, and relationships. Seli shares her personal journey and professional insights, emphasising the importance of healing to break the cycle of trauma for future generations. We also discuss the challenges of parenting, maintaining strong boundaries, and the significance of self-awareness and self-work in overcoming past traumas. Enjoy! 00:00:00 - Coffee Chaos and Moving Mayhem: Our Hectic Morning 00:01:00 - Missing Episodes and Personal Losses: Catching Up 00:05:00 - Welcome, Seli: Introducing Our Guest Counsellor 00:07:00 - Seli’s Journey: From Childhood Trauma to Counselling 00:12:00 - The Impact of Childhood Trauma: Long-term Effects 00:16:00 - Identifying Trauma: Signs and Symptoms 00:20:00 - Ethnic Backgrounds and Trauma: Cultural Perspectives 00:24:00 - Healing Journey: Seli’s Approach and Techniques 00:28:00 - Parenting Challenges: Breaking the Cycle 00:32:00 - Self-Awareness and Reflection: Key to Healing 00:36:00 - Emotional Regulation and Relationships: Navigating Adult Life 00:40:00 - Handling Toxic Relationships: Setting Boundaries 00:44:00 - Inner Child Work: Healing Through Self-Compassion 00:48:00 - Listener Questions: Addressing Common Concerns 00:52:00 - Final Thoughts: Seli’s Advice for Healing 00:56:00 - Wrapping Up: Insights and Takeaways Follow Hanging For More: Instagram TikTok Follow Yasmina: Instagram Follow Maggie: Instagram Produced by Pivotal Conversations: Instagram TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices