In this episode of the Content With A Cause podcast, host Michael VanZetta, delves into the transformative journey of guest, Beth Jones—a healing mentor who has traversed the challenging paths of trauma and personal recovery. Beth shares her own mental health journey, which she initially didn't categorize as such but acknowledges as a profound experience that reshaped her life. Around four years ago, a life-altering event propelled her into a dark phase, urging her to confront and heal from past traumas. Beth describes carrying heavy, negative emotions associated with these events, which affected her way of living. Her narrative highlights the essence of understanding and releasing emotions that constrain one's true self, marking the beginning of her year-long healing expedition.
Beth's Healing Journey
Beth's journey emphasizes the significance of various therapeutic tools in achieving emotional well-being. She speaks passionately about her advocacy for therapy, mentioning that her healing commenced with hypnotherapy. This form of therapy helped her unlock subconscious traumas and emotions that she wasn't consciously aware of. Beth also explored somatic movement therapy—linking body and mind to expel binding emotions—and underwent extensive counseling, which taught her the importance of finding the right therapist. A crucial insight from her experience is the value of engaging actively in the therapeutic process. For Beth, the turning point came when she found a therapist who understood her unique presentation, thus facilitating deeper healing.
Book Launch
The episode also touches on Beth’s upcoming book Becoming An Empowered Survivor You, Too, Can Heal From Trauma and Abuse, which chronicles her path to healing and her mission to inspire other trauma survivors. Writing, she explains, was integral to her recovery, serving both as a reflective practice and a means to process emotions. Beth’s story aims to encourage others to embark on their own healing journeys, highlighting the transformative power of storytelling and personal growth. Beyond therapy, Beth speaks about her approach to mental health maintenance, which includes art therapy and physical movement like hiking and running. Through rhythmic activities, she accesses a state akin to EMDR, allowing her to process emotions and find creative inspiration.
Spreading the Message
Michael, engages Beth in a discussion about her vision for spreading her message further. Her mission is to impart the power of healing to as many trauma and abuse survivors as possible, emphasizing hope and reconciliation with one’s past. By sharing her story, Beth aspires to create an empowered community of survivors dedicated to personal transformation. As the episode concludes, listeners are encouraged to reach out to Beth through her website, Empowered Survivors, to connect, learn, and engage with her empowering messages. Through her experiences and insights, Beth Jones not only offers hope but also practical wisdom for listeners embarking on their own journeys to healing.
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