Traumatic Nostalgia

Episode 78 October 03, 2025 00:20:36
Traumatic Nostalgia
J & Courtney's In It Together: Mental Health & Healing Trauma
Traumatic Nostalgia

Oct 03 2025 | 00:20:36

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Show Notes

We talk a lot about nostalgia as something sweet—warm memories, the “good old days.” But for many people, looking back isn’t comforting, it’s activating. Traumatic nostalgia is what happens when revisiting your past doesn’t just bring memories, it pulls you back into the pain, the fear, or the helplessness of what you lived through.

In this episode, I break down:

If you’ve ever felt confused about why certain memories hurt more than they heal—or why you long for something that was actually harmful—this episode will help you name it, understand it, and start to loosen its grip.

 

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