Many people are living with the effects of childhood trauma without realizing it. They know they struggle with anxiety,relationships, people-pleasing, or feeling constantly on edge—but they don't always know why.
In this episode of Chaos to Connection, Diane sits down with singer-songwriter, mental health advocate, and HelloTrauma Brain host Raysa, to explore her journey of discovering she was living with Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and what healing has looked like since receiving that diagnosis.
Together they discuss how trauma shapes theway we relate to ourselves and others, why healthy boundaries are an essential part of recovery, and how healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about reconnecting with who we've always been beneath our protective patterns.
Whether you've experienced trauma yourself orsimply want a deeper understanding of how our past influences our present relationships, this conversation offers both hope and compassion.
In this episode, you'll hear:
*What Complex PTSD is and why it often goes unrecognized for years
*How trauma influences relationships, connection, and our sense of safety
*Why boundaries are an important part of healing—not a form of punishment
*The role of self-awareness and compassion in recovery
*How healing is a lifelong journey of reconnecting with yourself
Ready for your next step?
This September, Diane is opening a limited number of spaces for women who are ready to move from the patterns that once protected you and into ownership,empowerment, and deeper connection through Reinvention: Building a New Relationship Blueprint. Book a connection call here to gain more details- https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call
About Raysa
Raysa is a singer-songwriter, writer,podcaster, and mental health advocate living with Complex PTSD. She hosts the podcast Hello Trauma Brain, where sheopenly shares her experiences navigating trauma, healing, and recovery. Drawing from both personal experience and years of supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse, Raysa is passionate about helping others understand the impact of trauma and discover hope on their own healing journey.
Connect with Raysa:
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellotraumabrain/
· TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellotraumabrain
· Linktree: https://bio.site/hellotraumabrain
· Podcast Website: https://hellotraumabrain.riverside.com/
· Singing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumatizedsinger/
· Contact Raysa: hellotraumabrain@gmail.com
Resources mentionedin this episode:
Pete Walker’s book Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving:
https://www.pete walker.com/complex_ptsd_book.html
Pete Walker’s 13 Steps for Managing Emotional Flashbacks: https://www.pete-walker.com/13StepsManageFlashbacks.htm
Connect with Diane:
Instagram: @dianesorensen.bb
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diane.sorensen.589
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