Fanny Tristan, LCSW and founder of Restority Space, spent 15+ years as a trauma therapist before building a personal breakthrough practice for women breaking free from toxic relationships. In this episode, she shares the mindset tools and authentic living practices that transformed her own journey—and what she's learned helps her clients escape emotional patterns that keep them stuck. Discover the self-awareness framework that shifts everything.

Fanny Tristan, trauma therapist, mother, daughter of Afro-Peruvian immigrants, and founder of Restority Space. She spent over 15 years as a licensed trauma therapist, working in psychiatric and community mental health settings across New York and New Jersey. She have supported individuals dealing with complex trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges in a wide range of environments, from clinical practices to community organizations.

Using the powerful metaphor of a feather, a brick, and a truck, the speaker illustrates the escalating nature of consequences when you fail to listen to your intuition. This perspective is essential for anyone feeling stuck or realizing that they have been prioritizing external opinions over their own authentic path.

Key topics

Fanny Tristan's background and journey into social work and coaching

The impact of childhood trauma and immigrant experience on identity

The importance of community and kinship in healing

Strategies for single women to build self-confidence and self-awareness

The role of education and understanding systemic injustice in personal growth

Fanny's approach to coaching and therapy for women dealing with loneliness and societal pressure

The significance of travel, community, and self-care in personal development

How to recognize and break harmful relationship patterns

Takeaways

Self-awareness and understanding systemic injustice are key to personal growth.

Building a supportive community is essential for healing and fulfillment.

Travel and community experiences expand perspectives and aid in self-discovery.

Healing from trauma involves excavating pain and changing patterns.

Knowing yourself deeply enables healthier relationships and life choices.

Sound bites

"The journey is a powerful creative force."

"I learned the value of code switching early on."

"Live intentionally and embrace all opportunities."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fanny Tristan and her journey

3166:32:03 Fanny's background as an immigrant and her family story

6444:19:07 Early communication skills and childhood experiences

9694:19:33 Dealing with marginalization, code-switching, and identity

13638:46:40 College years, studying psychology and social work

167499:53:43 Fanny's trauma, relationships, and self-discovery

217777:40:59 Building her career in mental health and opening her practice

265833:15:00 Healing from toxic relationships and finding self-worth

318611:02:23 The importance of community, travel, and self-acceptance

366388:49:33 Fanny's coaching approach and empowering women

448333:17:15 Helping women understand systemic injustice and redefine success

503333:18:39 Encouraging women to live intentionally and embrace opportunities

547777:45:57 Final thoughts and connecting with Fanny Tristan

I strongly encourage everyone to follow her, and be transformed by her insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is her story.

Below is a list of the sites that house her works.

https://linktr.ee/fannytristanlcsw

https://www.restority.space/

https://www.instagram.com/restority.space/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fanny-tristan-418240290

https://www.youtube.com/@FannyTristanLCSW

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