Healing from Trauma: Embracing Self-Compassion, Boundaries, and Personal Growth with Susanne Kooijman

Good Enough with the Trauma Therapist

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In this insightful episode of Good Enough, host Jamie Vollmoeller sits down with Susanne Kooijman, a spiritual coach who has transformed her life through self-healing and self-love. Susanne opens up about her deeply personal journey through trauma, detailing her battles with severe phobias in her 20s and the PTSD she experienced in her 30s after a traumatic incident involving carbon monoxide poisoning.

Throughout the conversation, Susanne shares how she overcame these challenges through a mix of therapy, coaching, body awareness, and movement practices, ultimately finding freedom and empowerment. She reflects on the pivotal moments in her healing journey, such as overcoming agoraphobia and the joy of traveling again. The episode explores various healing techniques, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with the body and practicing self-compassion.

Susanne also provides valuable insights for listeners on taking personal responsibility for their healing while maintaining boundaries with others. She shares how she helps her clients navigate their healing journeys, reminding them that true growth requires patience, self-discovery, and a deep understanding of one’s own worth.

Key Takeaways:

• Healing is an individual journey that requires patience, personal responsibility, and self-compassion.
• Body awareness and movement are essential tools for reconnecting with oneself and processing trauma.
• Setting boundaries with others is crucial for maintaining emotional health, especially when healing.
• Personal growth involves continuous self-discovery, acceptance of change, and letting go of external validation.
• Self-compassion and rest are fundamental to managing mental health and overall well-being.

Connect with Susanne:
At the end of the episode, Susanne shares how listeners can reach out to her for coaching and support on their own healing journeys. She offers her services as a spiritual coach, specializing in self-healing, self-love, and empowerment.

Www.Susannekooijman.com

IG: liveyourbestlifecom,

YT: Susie's Soul Channel Yes Soul Seedshttps://youtube.com/@susiessoulchannel?si=EsWg0lQG2YTzXR56

"Good Enough with the Trauma Therapist" is your companion on this transformative journey. Tune in for heart-to-heart conversations, expert interviews, and a sprinkle of humor, because, after all, you are good enough, and your journey to a fulfilling life starts here.

If you are looking for trauma-informed therapist:

New Yorkers visit www.liemdr.com

Missourians visit resilient-mo.com