Redefining Beauty Post-Trauma: My 40th Reunion Make-over with Wellness Coach Liz Blanding

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Episode Summary: In this episode, host Liz Blanding of Oasis Wellness shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma's impact on her self-image and confidence. She reflects on the challenges she faced leading up to her 40th class reunion and how a supportive community played a pivotal role in her transformation.

Key Points:

• Overcoming Trauma's Impact on Self-Image (0:01): Liz opens up about her insecurities and how trauma has affected her self-image since childhood. She discusses her initial reluctance to attend her 40th class reunion and the encouragement she received from her community.

• Importance of a Supportive Community (3:26): Liz highlights the crucial role her supportive community, including her daughters and image consultant Delphine, played in helping her feel confident and empowered to attend the reunion. She emphasizes the need for trauma survivors to surround themselves with people who provide encouragement and practical guidance.

• Delphine's Advice on Dressing with Confidence (4:27): Image consultant Delphine shares her advice on stepping outside comfort zones and embracing a bold, glamorous look. Her encouragement helped Liz feel like "Cinderella" at the event.

• Trauma's Impact on Self-Perception (6:00): Liz reflects on how trauma caused her to see herself as the "ugly duckling" in high school, despite her classmates seeing her as a "cutie pie." Positive feedback from the reunion helped heal old wounds and change her self-perception.

• Recap of a Transformative Experience (11:00): Liz describes the reunion as a "total makeover" experience that allowed her to feel beautiful and celebrate 40 years with her class. She appreciates the drama-free, loving, and supportive environment, which contrasted with her trauma-induced thoughts.

• Resources and Next Steps (15:16): Liz encourages listeners to take at least one self-care action each day to support their recovery journey. She highlights personal journals and other resources available on the Oasis Wellness website.

Resources Mentioned:

• Oasis Wellness personal journals: oasiswellnessctrs.com
• Visit oasiswellnessctrs.com to explore personal journals and other resources.
• Take at least one self-care action each day to support your recovery journey.

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