Have you ever carried guilt for something that wasn’t even your fault?
Sometimes the things that shape us most are the ones we had no control over—trauma, chaos, and moments that left a permanent mark on how safe we feel in the world.
In this deeply personal episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the wildest stories I’ve ever told (yes, it involves a 250-pound Bengal tiger), and how a single moment in my childhood rewired my nervous system and created beliefs I carried for years. From life-altering trauma to surviving an abusive home, this is the part of my story that shaped how I saw myself—and the world around me.
If you’ve ever found yourself feeling overly responsible for the people you love, terrified to leave or have fun, or walking on eggshells just to stay “safe,” this conversation will hit home.
✨ BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
The unbelievable (and true) tiger attack story that changed everything
How one moment created lifelong guilt and anxiety around travel and safety
The silent pain of growing up with food insecurity and survival-mode eating
What it’s like to watch your family shift under the weight of emotional + physical abuse
This episode is a powerful reminder that the stories we carry aren’t the ones we chose—but healing gives us the power to rewrite the ending.
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