Exploring Freedom And Joy: How To Unleash Your Inner Child And Overcome Trauma

Bearded Wisdom with Les McDaniel

Did you know you can be addicted to your trauma?

We all have trauma. However, some of us are so used to experiencing trauma that their lives look something like this: things are always bad and never seem to get better. The sleepless nights are getting worse, the wounds are getting deeper, and it's like we're in a constant cycle of bad luck.

Unfortunately, it's not always easy to tell if you're addicted to your trauma. That's why it sometimes takes external help before you can finally move forward. The good news is that there is a small but very effective action you can take to overcome deep trauma.

In today's episode, Les reveals a simple action people addicted to their trauma can take to finally move forward. He also explains how childhood trauma can stop you from living a long, fulfilled, and happy life.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

00:00 Introduction

00:35 Les shares his experience at a recent Front Row Dads event

02:23 The source of all our trauma

05:07 Things you were told as a kid that led to you developing trauma

07:07 Les shares a sad childhood encounter with bullies

09:23 Trauma is the abandonment of your playful younger self

12:09 Our origin story as a species

14:18 Why you should start doing the things you enjoyed doing as a kid

15:43 The voices in your head stopping you from living a long, fulfilled life

17:00 Can we link our trauma to our lack of play?

18:17 Challenge for 2023 - Have fun and play more

20:36 Parting thoughts

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