Episode 211: Trauma Healing and Embracing Self-Love w/ Karena Kilcoyne

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

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In this episode of 'Drama Free, Healthy Living' host Jess Cording, a registered dietitian, health coach, and author, talks with Karena Kilcoyne, a former trial lawyer turned wellness expert and writer, about trauma healing and establishing a more balanced relationship with food and fitness. Kilcoyne shares her personal journey from facing traumatic experiences and her transformation into a wellness advocate. She discusses the importance of acknowledging trauma and taking steps to heal, the role of the stories we tell ourselves, and how these narratives shape our lives. Kilcoyne emphasizes the importance of releasing suppressed emotional energy and rewriting limiting stories to find true peace and emotional freedom. The conversation covers a range of topics from early career challenges, the impact of trauma on personal and professional life, to self-care essentials and the significance of acknowledging and honoring emotions. Jess and Karina explore how trauma affects daily life and relationships and offer insights into creating a supportive environment for healing in both personal and professional settings. They conclude with the definition of healthy living as tapping into self-love and changing negative brain patterns. 🖋️ Some key points

(00:37) Deep Dive into Trauma Healing with Karena Kilcoyne

(02:35) Journey from Law to Wellness

(03:17) The Power of Storytelling in Healing Trauma

(06:27) Exploring the Impact of Trauma on Daily Life

(11:40) Taking the First Steps Towards Healing

(22:33) The Role of Therapy and Self-Awareness in Recovery

(30:22) Creating a Trauma-Informed Workplace

(35:02) Self-Care and Emotional Honouring in Healing

(37:55) Connecting with Karina and Closing Thoughts

Karena Kilcoyne BIO Karena Kilcoyne is a former trial lawyer who specialized in criminal defense, including complex white-collar and civil litigation in federal and state courts. Later in her practice, she worked as in-house counsel for a publicly traded worldwide manufacturing company.

Karena now passionately shares her own personal story of trauma and healing. Through vivid, evocative, and transparent storytelling, she teaches others how to rise above their own stories and find true peace and emotional freedom. She shares these powerful ideas through video and personal posts on Facebook and Instagram. Karena also corresponds regularly with the subscribers of her email newsletter.

When she’s not helping others rise above their stories, she’s curating a colorful life full of books and art from far-flung places. Karena lives in Florida with her husband, David, and their furry son, Irwin. Learn more about Karena HERE. See VIDEO of Karena discussing the book.

🌎 Connect with Karena Kilcoyne Website: riseabovethestory.com

Social media: @karenakilcoyne 🎤 Podcast post-production EZPZ Podcasting.