In this solo episode of Life After Trauma, Jess Vanrose shares her personal journey of navigating a challenging year marked by a chronic autoimmune diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, presence over performance, and the need to acknowledge one's struggles while not allowing them to define identity. Jess discusses the creation of a meditation series designed to support those feeling overwhelmed and highlights the significance of building self-trust and setting boundaries. The episode concludes with an invitation for community engagement and a reminder that listeners are not alone in their struggles.

When You've Been Holding It All Together Meditation Series: www.jessicavanrose.com/when-youve-been-holding-it-all-together

Takeaways

• Presence over performance is essential in our lives.
• Sometimes we need to pull back to take care of ourselves.
• It's normal to go through hard seasons.
• A chronic illness can challenge our identity.
• Finding ways to live with what we cannot control.
• You can go through a hard season without letting it define you.
• Building self-trust is crucial for personal growth.
• Setting boundaries is necessary for self-care.
• You're not alone in your struggles.

Keywords

trauma, health, self-care, chronic illness, meditation, personal growth, identity, self-trust, community, podcast

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Connect with Jess:

www.jessicavanrose.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessvanrose

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejessvanrose

Want to be a guest on Life After Trauma? Send Jess a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/jessicavanrose

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Dr. Sue McCreadie, MD, is a paediatrician and midlife transformation expert who helps women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s navigate hormones, heartbreak, and healing. In this candid conversation, we explore the fear and shame many of us feel around perimenopause, how to separate identity from emotion, and practical ways to move through self-doubt with love.

We talk about:

• Perimenopause 101: what’s happening in our bodies and why the timeline is so individual
• Naming shame & fear (Jess’s “black ball”) and how to unhook “I am” statements
• Self-doubt in high-achieving women + tiny, loving actions that rebuild confidence
• Masculine structure vs. feminine flow in creativity, business, and healing
• “What would love do?” as a daily compass for boundaries, rest, forgiveness, and courage
• Second callings: surrendering control and following the breadcrumbs

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Uncover your greatest gift, biggest growth opportunity, and 8 personalized ideas to joy as a midlife woman.

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Resources & Links:

Dr. Sue’s website: https://www.drsuemccreadie.com/

Substack: https://drsuemccreadie.substack.com/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drsuemccreadie/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsuemccreadie/

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www.jessicavanrose.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessvanrose

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejessvanrose

Want to be a guest on Life After Trauma? Send Jess a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/jessicavanrose

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In this deeply moving conversation, I’m joined by Amanda Durocher, host of the New View Advice podcast. Amanda shares her journey of surviving sexual violence, uncovering repressed memories, and navigating the terror of speaking her truth out loud for the first time. We explore how her healing journey has been shaped by self-compassion, learning to trust herself again, and finding freedom from the weight of trauma. Amanda’s courage in sharing her raw experiences — from the moment she realized she could no longer keep memories buried, to her reflections on anger, body-based healing, and community — offers powerful validation and hope for survivors everywhere.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Amanda’s experience of repressed memories surfacing through dreams
• The terror and liberation of finally speaking her story out loud
• Why trusting yourself is essential after trauma
• How self-compassion shifted her healing journey and saved her life
• The role of the body — and practices like meditation, yoga, and somatic singing — in processing trauma
• Why anger, often seen as “bad,” is actually an important messenger in healing

Connect with Amanda Durocher:

• Website: www.newviewadvice.com
• TikTok: @newviewadvice

Amanda also hosts the New View Advice podcast, where she offers honest and empathetic reflections on what it means to be human.

Following the show is the simplest way to support us.

www.jessicavanrose.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessvanrose

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejessvanrose

Want to be a guest on Life After Trauma? Send Jess a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/jessicavanrose

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