Episode 31 - Author Madeline Popelka talks trauma, vulnerability, & the journey towards healing from PTSD

Episode 31 sees me joined by author, mental health advocate and trauma survivor Madeline Popelka. Madeline is the creator of the largest trauma healing community on instagram, @healingfromptsd and has recently published the beautiful book 'You're Going To Be Okay - 16 Lessons on Healing after Trauma'. In this episode of us Anxious Folk, Madeline shares her trauma story, as well as the journey towards healing - including her experiences with therapy, being honest and vulnerable about the darkest parts of herself, and how we can learn to find hope and safety in the presence of traumatic memories and internalised fear. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics including suicide. You can find Madeline at https://madelinepopelka.com/ https://www.instagram.com/healingfromptsd/ And you can find her book at all good book stores in-person and online, or via Hay House: https://www.hayhouse.com/youre-going-to-be-okay-hardcover ---------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your anxiety story, please get in touch with me at hello@iamlaurenrose.com. I would love to have you! iamlaurenrose.com instagram.com/laurenr_rose For all enquiries, please email me at "hello@iamlaurenrose.com"