"If it hurt, it counts."

You don’t need a dramatic backstory to validate your pain. In this episode of Humn.ing, host Sam Watkins sits down with licensed clinical social worker Ashley Steineckert to unpack the truth about trauma—and why therapy isn’t just for people in crisis.

Together, they explore:

• Why trauma isn’t a competition
• The impact of collective trauma (COVID, 9/11, politics)
• What therapy actually is (and what it’s not)
• Why pushing down your feelings can make things worse
• How to reclaim your personal power and stop minimizing your story

Whether you’ve been considering therapy, avoiding your emotions, or just feeling stuck—this conversation is the gentle permission slip you didn’t know you needed.

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Humn.ing is a podcast about the imperfect art of being human—where we learn, grow, and heal through raw conversations with real people and wellness professionals.