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Trauma Isn’t the Event—It’s the Story You Tell Yourself

May 04, 2026 / 00:43

This episode discusses trauma, self-perception, and healing. The conversation centers around the idea that trauma is not just about events but the narratives we create about ourselves.

One key discussion involves the speaker's personal experience with trauma linked to academic challenges. They explain how the story they told themselves about their abilities shaped their perception of self-worth.

The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding and reframing these narratives for healing. It highlights how recognizing these stories can lead to personal growth.

TLDR

Trauma is shaped by personal narratives, not just events.

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And people listening to this might be like, I mean, come on, that's [ __ ] ridiculous. You're going to call like

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being required to write a research paper traumatic. And I will counter with trauma is not the event that happens to

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you. Trauma is the story you tell yourself about yourself to make it through that

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experience. Right? So, the story that I told myself was, you're bad, you're evil, you're

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broken, there's something wrong with you, they had to dumb this assignment down for you

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because you couldn't do it, right? And that is the trauma, and that is what I

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can go back and heal.

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Episode Highlights

Understanding Trauma
Trauma isn't just about events; it's the narrative we create about ourselves.
“Trauma is the story you tell yourself about yourself.”
@ 00m 14s
May 04, 2026
Healing from Trauma
Recognizing the harmful narratives allows for healing and growth.
“That is the trauma, and that is what I can go back and heal.”
@ 00m 35s
May 04, 2026

Episode Quotes

Trauma is the story you tell yourself about yourself.
Trauma Isn’t the Event—It’s the Story You Tell Yourself
You’re bad, you’re evil, you’re broken.
Trauma Isn’t the Event—It’s the Story You Tell Yourself
That is the trauma, and that is what I can go back and heal.
Trauma Isn’t the Event—It’s the Story You Tell Yourself

Key Moments

Defining Trauma00:14
Personal Narrative00:25
Healing Process00:35