EP306: How Trauma Keeps You From Accomplishment

Health Coach Conversations

In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Matt about how unresolved trauma can hinder our ability to accomplish goals and find fulfillment. Matt shares his personal experiences with developmental trauma and how early life events can create long-lasting fear responses like fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. They dive into why simply telling clients to "have grit" or "use a growth mindset" isn’t enough for many people and how trauma-informed coaching can make a difference. Listeners will walk away with practical steps and long-term strategies to help themselves—or their clients—move forward with more resilience and calm.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why trauma makes it difficult to access grit and apply a growth mindset
• How early childhood experiences can impact adult emotional responses
• The difference between trauma therapy and trauma coaching
• Why identifying a client’s true "why" is crucial to helping them achieve goals
• A simple breathing exercise to break the freeze response
• Four essential areas where creating space can reduce stress: financial, time, mental, and emotional
• How a free trauma impact assessment can help identify hidden barriers to success

Memorable Quotes:

• "If we already have the belief that we can accomplish something, we'll have the grit inherent in us."
• "You don't always have to remember it for it to be detrimental or traumatic."
• "Creating space in your life is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself for healing."

Bio:

Matt is a trauma-informed coach who helps individuals recognize and overcome the unseen barriers that past trauma can create in their lives. Through coaching, practical techniques, and a focus on mindset, Matt supports clients in moving toward greater fulfillment and accomplishment. He also offers a free assessment to help people understand the degree to which developmental trauma might be impacting their goals.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Free Trauma Impact Assessment: Text the word ASSESSMENT to 33777

Links to Resources:

• Health Coach Group Website: thehealthcoachgroup.com

• Special Offer: Use code HCC50 to save $50 on the Health Coach Group website

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