Understanding Trauma – What it is & Why it Matters Everybody seems to be talking about trauma and triggers, but what does “being traumatized” or “experiencing a trigger” really mean? Having a bad day, feeling upset or uncomfortable is not trauma. Experiencing something that renders you unable to function the way you previously functioned is. Trauma is not linear or logical and is stored in the body and brain subconsciously as well as consciously. Working with a coach, counselor, therapist, or member of the clergy who is trained in, and understands trauma is essential if you want to heal! Why? Because even the most loving, kind, talented and caring individual can inadvertently cause harm if they don’t understand trauma. YES! Both Lora, and today’s guest, Trey Malicoat, are trained in trauma.   Top take-a-ways: What is trauma, and how does it impact you after infidelity? What does “healing from trauma” mean and how do you become emotional responsible and create healing? Knowing the difference between triggers and hurt feelings, Why working with professionals who understand trauma is essential! Join my Facebook Group, Affair Recovery for Women and get in on the healing action! www.facebook.com/groups/affairrecoveryforwomen/   Need Help Now? Get the understanding, clarity, & support you deserve today! Schedule your one-hour breakthrough Zoom session with Lora today. Together we will figure out where you are at, what’s blocking you from being where you want to be, and design a clear strategy for how to get you there. *BONUS!* This session includes 30 minutes of follow-up support. Schedule and pay here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session   Download your Betrayal Recovery Tool Kit at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, and take the first steps in feeling okay again, despite what’s going on around you.   About Lora Attorney, speaker and Burnout & Betrayal Recovery Coach, Lora Cheadle believes that betrayal uncovers the truth of what’s possible when we stop focusing on what was done to us and start showing up unapologetically for ourselves. She helps women rebuild their identity and self-worth after infidelity so they can reclaim (or find for the very first time) their confidence, clarity, and connection to source and create their own kind of happily ever after. About Trey Malicoat, MS   In the aftermath of emotional devastation, Trey Malicoat is a beacon of unwavering hope. For 26 years, he has been leading individuals and communities from the darkness of trauma toward the liberating embrace of joy, peace, and purpose. Therapist, crisis responder, nonprofit director, healthcare executive, professor, author, and motivational speaker, Trey’s mission is to empower human hearts to rewrite their stories of pain into narratives of resilience.   Trey has witnessed the impact of trauma firsthand, from national tragedies like Columbine, 9/11, and the Pulse nightclub shooting where he provided trauma response and site-directed care, to leading nonprofits serving youth and families scarred by violence and grief, amassing an intimate understanding of trauma.   This fueled the creation of the Restoration Model for Emotional Healing and the Restoration Academy– a transformative process for liberating limiting subconscious beliefs, and personal suffering, and creating lives of profound peace. Many describe the intensive experiences of the Restoration Model as "rebirths," allowing them to finally thrive, unbound from the shackles of past wounds.   Do you feel ready to reclaim your narrative? Take the first step towards your boundless life today. www.treymalicoat.com www.restorationcoaches.com [email protected]   Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT    Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney