Episode 652: Trauma, Surviving, and Living Well with Jessica Graham

Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen

I’m thrilled to welcome back Jessica Graham, an incredible author, trauma expert, and meditation teacher, to talk about their brand-new book, Being (Sick) Enough: Thoughts on Invisible Illness, Childhood Trauma, and Living Well When Surviving is Hard. If you’ve ever felt the weight of trauma, chronic illness, or just navigating life in a challenging world, Jessica’s wisdom will resonate deeply.

In this conversation, we explore the complexities of healing, mindfulness, and finding balance in a world that often feels overwhelming. After listening, my hope is that you’ll walk away with not only a better understanding of the connection between trauma and physical health but also actionable insights for living well—even when surviving feels hard.

What you’ll hear:

• What sparked Jessica’s new book and how it supports those navigating trauma and chronic illness (17:52)
• Why we often need science to trust ourselves and what that reveals about healing (21:29)
• The science of “limbic resonance” and how rewiring our attachment systems can transform relationships and choices (26:48)
• How mindfulness isn’t a one-size-fits-all practice (31:59)
• Jessica’s journey of coming out as nonbinary and finding healing through alignment (37:27)
• Strategies for living well in a world full of political, environmental, and societal challenges (48:55)
• Plus, a coaching episode update on Christina about getting out of her comfort zone! (58:11)

Resources:

Join me for free group coaching calls on January 21st and January 23rd!

Private Coaching with Andrea

Jessica’s website

Episode 643: Sexuality and Spiritual Awakening Jessica Graham

Episode 623: Gene Keys, Personal Discovery, and Purpose with Tracie Cornell

Andrea’s psychedelic therapy private podcast feed

Episode 648: Coaching session w/ Christina on getting out of her comfort zone

Book recommendations:

I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!

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