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What actually counts as trauma — and why does it show up in the body long after the event is over?

In this episode of the Brutally Honest Podcast, we sit down with Halie Bloom, a trauma therapist based in NYC, to break down what trauma really is, how it affects the nervous system, and why so many people minimize their own experiences.

We talk about:
• What trauma actually means (and what it doesn’t)
• How trauma disrupts the nervous system
• Shame, guilt, and emotional invalidation
• Why “other people had it worse” is harmful
• Naming emotions instead of avoiding them
• Validation, curiosity, and healing
• Taking the mask off — in therapy and in real life
• The fear of visibility and building a digital footprint

This conversation is honest, grounding, and eye-opening — whether you’ve been to therapy or not.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro: Meet Trauma Therapist Halie Bloom
02:10 – What Trauma Actually Is
06:30 – How Trauma Disrupts the Nervous System
12:15 – Why People Minimize Their Own Trauma
18:40 – Shame, Guilt & Emotional Invalidations
25:30 – Naming Emotions & Building Awareness
32:45 – Validation, Curiosity & Healing
39:40 – Therapy Myths & What Healing Really Looks Like
44:10 – Visibility, Digital Footprints & Taking the Mask Off
49:10 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Halie

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