Wk. 5 Military Trauma: “When the Body Remembers: Triggers, Flashbacks & the Path to Safety”

Season 4 Episode 85

Episode Summary:

This week on The Warrior Within, Liz Blanding dives into the complicated and often misunderstood world of trauma triggers and flashbacks. With honesty and compassion, she explains how the body remembers what the mind tries to forget. Whether you're a military veteran or civilian survivor of CPTSD, this episode provides insight, validation, and practical strategies to navigate flashbacks and build a sense of safety.

Key Topics Covered:

What is a trigger? Understanding how the nervous system reacts to sensory reminders
Flashbacks: Why they feel real and what they mean
How the brain responds: Amygdala, hippocampus, and fear responses
Stories from Liz's own trauma recovery journey
Practical grounding tools for immediate emotional safety
Scripture reflection: Psalm 56:3
Reflection prompt: "What has my body been trying to protect me from?"

Call to Action:

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Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath. Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility. I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast.

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Podcast Episode Details

Wk. 5 Military Trauma: “When the Body Remembers: Triggers, Flashbacks & the Path to Safety”