May 28, 2024
📌Grab a copy of “Rise Above the Story” HERE
In this episode of 'Drama Free, Healthy Living' host
Jess Cording, a registered dietitian, health coach, and author,
talks with Karena Kilcoyne, a former trial lawyer turned wellness
expert and writer, about trauma healing and establishing a more
balanced relationship with food and fitness.
Kilcoyne shares her personal journey from facing traumatic
experiences and her transformation into a wellness advocate. She
discusses the importance of acknowledging trauma and taking steps
to heal, the role of the stories we tell ourselves, and how these
narratives shape our lives.
Kilcoyne emphasizes the importance of releasing suppressed
emotional energy and rewriting limiting stories to find true peace
and emotional freedom. The conversation covers a range of topics
from early career challenges, the impact of trauma on personal and
professional life, to self-care essentials and the significance of
acknowledging and honoring emotions. Jess and Karina explore how
trauma affects daily life and relationships and offer insights into
creating a supportive environment for healing in both personal and
professional settings. They conclude with the definition of healthy
living as tapping into self-love and changing negative brain
patterns.
🖋️ Some key points
(00:37) Deep Dive into Trauma Healing with Karena Kilcoyne
(02:35) Journey from Law to Wellness
(03:17) The Power of Storytelling in Healing Trauma
(06:27) Exploring the Impact of Trauma on Daily Life
(11:40) Taking the First Steps Towards Healing
(22:33) The Role of Therapy and Self-Awareness in Recovery
(30:22) Creating a Trauma-Informed Workplace
(35:02) Self-Care and Emotional Honouring in Healing
(37:55) Connecting with Karina and Closing Thoughts
Karena Kilcoyne BIO
Karena Kilcoyne is a former trial lawyer who specialized in
criminal defense, including complex white-collar and civil
litigation in federal and state courts. Later in her practice, she
worked as in-house counsel for a publicly traded worldwide
manufacturing company.
Karena now passionately shares her own personal story of trauma and healing. Through vivid, evocative, and transparent storytelling, she teaches others how to rise above their own stories and find true peace and emotional freedom. She shares these powerful ideas through video and personal posts on Facebook and Instagram. Karena also corresponds regularly with the subscribers of her email newsletter.
When she’s not helping others rise above their stories, she’s
curating a colorful life full of books and art from far-flung
places. Karena lives in Florida with her husband, David, and their
furry son, Irwin.
Learn more about Karena HERE. See VIDEO of Karena discussing the
book.
🌎 Connect with Karena Kilcoyne
Website: riseabovethestory.com
Social media: @karenakilcoyne
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