Dissociation can happen to people who grew up in chaotic, abusive, or passive-aggressive homes and is common in CPTSD. In this throwback episode, we revisit an earlier recording where I explain why many children who have experienced trauma while growing up escape into fantasy or daydreaming, as a way to cope with their unsafe or uncomfortable realities.

MENTIONED IN PODCAST:

• 💜 Join The Free Cyclebreakers Community and meet other like-minded listeners! Each month we host free healing sessions and workshops over Zoom, and you are invited to come!
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Are you sucked in the "Traumaverse"? Does recovery feel Heavy, Dark, and Depressing? Besties, this episode is for you! Today I help you tackle the emotional weight that can come with the healing journey and trauma recovery. We'll share practical tips to help you bring balance and joy back into your life, emphasizing the importance of integrating playful, lighthearted activities.

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MENTIONED IN PODCAST:

• 💜 Join The Free Cyclebreakers Community + Upcoming *Free* Inner Child Healing Sessions for Healthy Relationships Month!
• ✍️Journal Prompt: "What does my inner child need right now to feel balanced?"
• 🎧 Episode Recommendation:
  • #3: Creative Inner Child Hacks to Beat Your Pandemic Lockdown Blues
• 💸1-1 Business Coaching For Healers, Coaches, & Wellness Practitioners who want to scale beyond 6-figures with ease and spaciousness: Book A VIP Day With Gloria:

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction: The Emotional Weight of Healing
01:10 Getting sucked in the "Trauma-verse"!
02:05 Community Announcements and Housekeeping
03:25 Identifying the Problem: Overwhelmed by Healing
05:58 Balancing Healing with Lightheartedness
08:32 Practical Tips for a Balanced Healing Journey
14:21 Call to Action: Embrace Joy and Fun

WAS THIS HELPFUL?
I’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to follow, leave a 5-star rating, and download a few more episodes. As a gift of gratitude, we'll send you my Inner Child Starter Kit if you leave a 5-star review and share what you love about the show. 🎁 To claim your gift, submit your review screenshot to this link: bygloriazhang.com/reviews

In this special New Year's episode, I discuss the numerological and spiritual transformation from 2025 to 2026, and how it will impact your healing journey. I share my five key predictions on how your wounds might be affected this year, a cultural push for authentic connections, trust wound re-triggers, and more. I also launched my philanthropy project 'Gloria Gives Back', and the free healing sessions we'll be offering!

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MENTIONED IN PODCAST:

• 💜 Join The Free Cyclebreakers Community + Upcoming *Free* Inner Child Healing Sessions
• ✍️Journal Prompt: "What am I unwilling to feel right now?"
• 🎧 Episode Recommendations:
  • #40 - How To Trust Your Own Decisions
  • #127 - Guided Meditation To Revive Self-Trust
  • #133 - Is He Lovebombing Me Or Just Nice? How To Trust Again After Toxic Love
• 💸 Book A VIP Day With Gloria: 1-1 Business Coaching For Healers, Coaches, & Wellness Practitioners who want to scale beyond 6-figures with ease and spaciousness.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:03 Numerology and Spiritual Significance of 2026
03:52 Top Five Predictions for 2026
04:03 Prediction 1: Forward Energy and New Beginnings
05:52 Prediction 2: Cultural Push for Real Connections
12:01 Prediction 3: Trust Wounds and Healing
15:38 Prediction 4: Darkness Coming to Light
19:44 Prediction 5: Rise of Healers and Helpers
23:05 Community Initiatives and Final Thoughts

WAS THIS HELPFUL?
I’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to follow, leave a 5-star rating, and download a few more episodes. As a gift of gratitude, we'll send you my Inner Child Starter Kit if you leave a 5-star review and share what you love about the show. 🎁 To claim your gift, submit your review screenshot to this link: bygloriazhang.com/reviews