Liz Long, author of “Navigating Shitstorms,” shares her personal story of overcoming childhood trauma and adult depression, and insights from her own transformative journey from “Victimtown” to “Freedomville.”

Liz’s childhood was shaped by the mysterious disappearance of a close family member, until she committed to healing and called on intrinsic courage to cultivate resilience through self-awareness and healing. In this episode she decodes the voices of guilt, shame, and denial that keep us playing small and reveals how our responses to childhood trauma shape our adult lives more than the severity of the trauma itself.

Together, Susi and Liz dissect the importance of processing emotions, extending self-compassion, and the healing power of rest and self care. Liz shares her concept of “Victimtown,” a metaphorical place where negative thoughts and past traumas keep us stuck in feelings of guilt, shame, and denial. She also sheds light on her recent ADHD diagnosis and the systems she’s developed to succeed in business and in completing her book, Navigating Shitstorms: How to Find Your True Path When Life Gets Rough. 

Inside this episode:

• 03:59 Navigating change through storytelling.
• 09:21 ACEs, resilience and sensitivity.
• 11:29 Tuning into your Heart Voice.
• 14:58 Feeling difficult feelings to find freedom.
• 17:30 The pit stops in Victimtown.
• 20:27 Committing to radical self care.
• 25:27 The strength and grace of intrinsic courage.
• 28:14 Finding Freedomville.
• 30:56 Adult ADHD diagnosis and successful systems.
• 35:37 Dropping the baggage and leaving Victimtown.

Liz’s message is clear: emotional recovery is a unique journey, one that demands self-reflection, forgiveness, and radical self-care. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to navigate life’s emotional storms and emerge stronger on the other side. Tune in and get inspired to find your heart voice and take the first steps towards your own “Freedomville.”

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Learn more about Liz on her website Website:  lizlongwrites.com