People often think trauma is only the event itself, something catastrophic that happens to you. But trauma reactions are also how your brain and body respond afterward. You don’t need Hollywood-style flashbacks for your experience to be real. Intrusive memories, nightmares, feeling on edge, or being triggered by everyday moments are all signs your nervous system is trying to protect you.
Struggling after trauma isn’t a lack of willpower. It’s biology. And what happened to you does count. In this conversation, Dr. Badour discusses real, science-backed tools that can help you heal, and reminds listeners that there is real hope.
