Eps. 220: Mental & Divine Energy - Is there a formula how to live life to the fullest?
Release Date: 08/15/2022
#4/5 Are You Ambitious Or Just Afraid? | Trauma Responses in High-Performing Workplaces
THE EMPOWERING STORY
High performers are often praised for their drive, precision, and reliability. But what if what looks like ambition... is actually anxiety? In this episode, Jean Dorff—founder of The Empowering Story and author of Broken Silence—explores a quiet truth many professionals carry: that what the world sees as excellence may actually be a trauma response. From over-editing emails to automatic “yeses,” we explore how fear-based striving can become a silent survival strategy. ✨ This isn’t about pathologizing success. It’s about understanding the invisible labor survivors perform to stay...
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#4/4 Sexual Abuse Recovery: Where Do I Begin?
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Where healing truly begins is often not with answers—but with a question. In this episode, we explore what it means to begin your healing journey after sexual trauma. From the importance of safety and nervous system readiness to the power of narrative reclamation, you'll learn why healing isn’t about rushing or rehashing, but about choosing how and when your story wants to be heard. This conversation is rooted in compassion, somatic awareness, and the gentle philosophy we live by at The Empowering Story. If you're wondering how to take that first step, this is for you. 🔗 Resources...
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#4/3 The Hidden Link Between Trauma and Relationship Patterns
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🎙️ New Episode — “Why We Chase Chaos and Miss Real Love” Why do stable relationships feel dull to trauma survivors while chaos feels like chemistry? In this episode of the TES Podcast, Jean Dorff, founder of The Empowering Story, unpacks how early survival strategies shape our adult intimacy patterns—and what it takes to begin healing them. We explore: Why “electric” attraction can be a trauma response How the nervous system mistakes danger for desire What healthy love actually feels like (and why it’s often unfamiliar) The grief that surfaces when we...
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#4/2 When False Accusations Reopen Old Wounds: A Trauma Coach’s Journey
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False accusations cut deeper than most people realize. For survivors of abuse, they don’t just create conflict — they echo the original wound. In this episode of The Empowering Story Podcast, I share how facing false accusations retraumatized me by triggering the very silence I knew as a child: no one defended me, no one spoke up, no one stood beside me. We’ll explore: ✨ How the body remembers abandonment long before the mind can name it ✨ Why false accusations uniquely target a survivor’s reclaimed strengths — voice, credibility, boundaries ✨ The paradox of being a trauma...
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#4/1 Care vs. Curiosity: Who Deserves Your Story?
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Not everyone is worthy of your story. The difference between feeling lighter after sharing—or smaller and ashamed—often comes down to how you’re received. In this episode of The Empowering Podcast, we explore the powerful distinction between care and curiosity: What safe presence really sounds and feels like. How your body knows the difference before your mind does. Why integration depends on being received with care. Practical ways to “test the waters” before sharing more. How we can all become safer witnesses for one another. Through story, guided reflection, and...
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Interview with Annica Vidales Author of 'Paper Thin' Part II
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🌿 Episode Summary: Join us in this heartfelt episode as host Jean Dorff sits down with Annica Vidales, author of the profoundly moving book "Paper Thin." Together, they navigate the intricate process of bringing Annika's story of healing and growth from past abuse into the written word. ✨ Key Highlights: Voice of the Past: Annica opens up about the challenge of preserving her younger self's authentic voice while translating her story from Swedish to English. Artistic Expression: Discover the significance of the book's cover art, created by Annika during an expressive art...
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Interview with Annica Vidales Part I
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Annica Author of Paperthin - dealing with parental betrayal - Part 1 In this compelling episode of "The Empowering Story," host Jean Dorff sits down with the courageous Annica Vidales, author of "Paper Thin," to delve deep into her harrowing yet inspiring journey of overcoming childhood sexual abuse. From the tender age of five, Annica faced unimaginable trauma at the hands of her father and uncle. Yet her story is not just one of victimhood but of resilience, strength, and ultimate empowerment. Key Highlights: - The Power of Listening: Jean emphasizes the critical role parents play in...
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Interview with Elisabeth Henderson, Author of ‘The Courage To Own My Own Truth’ - part I
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Welcome to another powerful episode of The Empowering Story. I’m your host, Jean Dorff, and today; we delve deeply into the compelling and resilient journey of our guest, Elisabeth Henderson. In this third episode of our new format, Elisabeth opens up about a traumatic experience she initially tried to bury, the internal chaos and health issues that followed, and how her courageous path to healing has empowered herself and countless others. Elisabeth bravely shares her story of facing an attempted sexual assault by a trusted figure and the aftermath of suppressing the trauma, leading to...
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Eps. 2 Why Is Publishing Survivor Stories A Major Step In Healing?
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This episode of The Empowering Story explores the profound impact of publishing survivor stories and why it is a crucial step in the healing process. We discuss how writing can help survivors process their trauma, reclaim their voices, and validate their experiences. Additionally, we highlight the empowering effects of sharing these stories publicly, both for the authors and the community. The episode also celebrates newly published books by brave women who have shared their journeys of survival and resilience. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of bringing these powerful...
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EPS 1: How To Find Strength In Your Story Of Sexual Abuse
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In this deeply personal episode of The Empowering Story, we explore the challenging journey of healing from sexual abuse. Our host, a survivor and coach, shares her experiences of pain, fear, and shame and the power of reclaiming her story. We delve into the importance of acknowledging our experiences and the transformative power of sharing our stories. We discuss the need for support and the realization that we are not alone. The episode highlights the potential to transform pain into purpose and trauma into strength. Our host shares her transformation and invites listeners to share their...
info_outlineIs there a formula how to live life to the fullest?
Life can be difficult enough, but we may manage it better if we, beside activities that challenge us, also include activities that make us feel comfortable and relaxed. Although happiness is not everything, an overall feeling of happiness is OK; in the long run, it will make us healthier.
"To enjoy life is the best way to honor it." - unknown
While happiness seems to be a very personal feeling and different for each individual, there might also be a general formula that can be applied by all of us to live life more to the fullest.
In this episode of TELL: Is there a formula how to live life to the fullest?