by Kallum Dray
Uncovering the true battles of recovery, healing and self love from a guy who once tried to take his life, has been tormented with self harm throughout life as well as dealing with trauma. My mission is to share my stories (and guests!) to help resonate with you, understand yourself better, take one step closer to healing or just realising you truly aren't alone even when it feels like you are. No topic is too taboo here. Everything is normalised. Just listen with an open mind
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9/5/2024
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October 20, 2024
<p>In this episode I cover the tricky journey of healing and how it is far far from the straight line we often believe it is... I cover topics such as: </p> <p>- Setbacks being part of the journey</p> <p>- The difference between relapses and setbacks </p> <p>- Share my own personal experiences with self harm and how my relapse was actually the wake up call I needed</p> <p>- How healing is actually more cyclical in nature</p> <p>- Boundaries are the key to true self care</p> <p>- Managing your triggers and creating new pathways will set you free</p>
October 14, 2024
<p>I deep dive into a simple analogy which may change your way of approaching your own healing journey... </p> <p><strong>Key Time Points:</strong></p> <p>[0:00 - 5:40] Podcast bloopers, technical issues, and growing the audience.</p> <p>[5:40 - 10:10] A powerful analogy on trauma: a cup of water tainted with piss, and why adding sweetness doesn’t fix the issue.</p> <p>[10:10 - 17:30] How we mask trauma with external validations like relationships, jobs, and material things.</p> <p>[17:30 - 25:00] The difference between stress and trauma, and how unresolved trauma shapes behavior with real-life examples.</p> <p>[25:00 - 31:00] Normalizing unhealthy self-soothing methods, including alcohol, drugs, and self-harm.</p> <p>[31:00 - 36:00] The inability to feel gratitude as a potential sign of trauma.</p> <p>[36:00 - 41:00] How dissociation, especially in cases of sexual abuse, is a key sign of trauma.</p> <p>[41:00 - 55:00] A personal story about childhood trauma, family dynamics, and how it shaped my sense of self-worth.</p> <p>[55:00 - 1:02:00] The pressure to perform for love and acceptance, its impact on academic and professional life, and overcoming hyper-independence.</p> <p>[1:02:00 - 1:10:00] Financial struggles and the urge to spend to feel better, navigating mental health support for a partner, and juggling parental relationships.</p> <p>[1:10:00 - 1:20:00] Self-harm, high-functioning anxiety and depression, and my suicide attempt. How unresolved trauma can linger for years and impact future mental health.</p> <p>[1:20:00 - end] The struggle of coming off antidepressants, achieving professional success, and the speaker's journey of masking pain until it reached a breaking point.</p> <p>Tune in to explore how trauma affects us in subtle yet deep ways and why masking the pain with "sweetness" doesn’t heal the underlying hurt. </p>
September 30, 2024
<p>In this episode, I explore my journey with attachment styles, the cycle of self-sabotage, and the challenges of overcoming anxiety and intrusive thoughts. </p> <p>I reflect on how trauma impacted my relationships and share personal stories about building trust, finding healthier connections, and battling self-harm tendencies. </p> <p>I also discuss practical ways to deal with overwhelming emotions, including the power of distraction techniques, and the importance of recognizing even the smallest progress.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Key Time Points:</strong></p> <ul> <li>00:00 - Introduction and overview of attachment styles</li> <li>03:10 - The impact of trauma on relationships and vulnerability</li> <li>07:25 - Craving connection and the cycle of pushing people away</li> <li>11:40 - Learning to communicate better and overcoming trust issues</li> <li>14:55 - Managing self-harm cycles and intrusive thoughts</li> <li>18:20 - Using distraction techniques like gaming, music, and art</li> <li>21:45 - The importance of recognizing small progress in mental health</li> <li>25:10 - Understanding emotional complexity beyond happiness and sadness</li> <li>28:30 - Discovering the "emotion wheel" and its impact on emotional awareness</li> <li>31:50 - Final thoughts on progress, self-awareness, and healing</li> </ul> <p> Be sure to follow on Instagram @Headbangandheal100 </p>
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Uncovering the true battles of recovery, healing and self love from a guy who once tried to take his life, has been tormented with self harm throughout life as well as dealing with trauma.
My mission is to share my stories (and guests!) to help resonate with you, understand yourself better, take one step closer to healing or just realising you truly aren't alone even when it feels like you are.
No topic is too taboo here. Everything is normalised. Just listen with an open mind
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