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Life is made up of moments and the decisions we make in those moments decide the course of our life. In this show, we unpack the moments and stories that have shaped us and the lives we lead toward self-mastery.
Trauma, Curiosity, Core Beliefs And Conscious Recovery With TJ Woodward
The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show
32 minutes 37 seconds
2 months ago
Trauma, Curiosity, Core Beliefs And Conscious Recovery With TJ Woodward
"Curiosity invites us to go deeper."
In this episode, Nick speaks with TJ Woodward to explore conscious recovery, healing from trauma, and the importance of self-awareness in personal growth. TJ shares his journey from childhood experiences to addiction and recovery, emphasizing the significance of understanding core beliefs and the role of curiosity in healing.
What to listen for:
Life is about returning to our true selves, not about attaining something
Childhood experiences significantly shape our beliefs and behaviors
Unresolved trauma, spiritual disconnection, and toxic shame are root causes of addiction
Awareness is crucial for healing, but it can also be painful
Curiosity can lead to deeper understanding and growth
Making peace with the past is essential for overcoming core false beliefs
The lens through which we view the world is shaped by our experiences
Healing trauma requires acknowledging and caring for our wounds
The unconscious mind often dictates our responses and behaviors
“Can I be in that in the midst of it? I wanna honor the pain. I wanna honor the experience. I'm not gonna bypass and pretend like it's not happening. But in the midst of that, it's like, I'm wondering what wants to emerge. What else is possible for me?”
Being present with pain is powerful, it’s not weakness, it’s deep self-awareness
Honoring what you're going through creates space for real transformation
Emotional bypassing might feel easier, but it blocks growth
In every struggle, there’s potential for something new to be born
Asking “what else is possible?” invites curiosity, healing, and forward movement
“We can kind of change the past because the past is the narrative in our head and it's the energy associated with it.”
The past isn’t fixed — it lives in the stories we tell ourselves
Shifting our perspective can shift how we feel about what happened
Healing is about rewriting the emotional charge, not denying the facts
Your story is yours to evolve, and that’s real power
Changing your relationship with the past changes who you become in the present
About TJ Woodward
TJ is a Revolutionary Recovery Expert, Inspirational Speaker, Educator, Addictions Treatment Specialist, host of The Element Q Podcast, and Best-Selling Author.
TJ Woodward is the Head of Conscious Leadership at Reconstruction Unlimited, the Chief Wellness Officer at Monima Behavioral Health, and is a featured thought leader on WholeHearted.org along with Brené Brown, Marianne Williamson, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Mark Lundholm.
https://www.tjwoodward.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tjwoodward_/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tj-woodward/
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The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show
Life is made up of moments and the decisions we make in those moments decide the course of our life. In this show, we unpack the moments and stories that have shaped us and the lives we lead toward self-mastery.
