Understanding Trauma and How to Heal

Lion Counseling Podcast

Episode 14 – 🎙️ Understanding Trauma and How to Heal

What is trauma really—and why can it affect us years after the event?

In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) explain trauma in a clear, practical, and non-intimidating way. If you've experienced stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm that feels hard to shake, this episode offers helpful insights and next steps.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• What trauma is and how it impacts the brain and nervous system
• The difference between PTSD and complex trauma (CPTSD)
• How past experiences may still influence your thoughts, behavior, or mood
• The role of EMDR therapy in emotional recovery
• What “post-traumatic growth” looks like—and how to move toward it
• Signs you might be coping through avoidance or distraction
• Safe, practical ways to begin processing past experiences
• How to know if therapy could be a helpful next step

💬 Whether you're a high-functioning man with hidden stress, or someone working through past challenges, this episode can help you understand what's going on—and what healing could look like.

About the Show:
The Lion Counseling Podcast helps men break free, heal deep, and become the lions they were created to be. Hosted by Mark Odland, Licensed Therapist & EMDR Specialist, and Zack Carter, Counselor & Coach, the show explores mental health, resilience, identity, faith, and personal growth in a thoughtful and honest way.

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➡️ What’s one step you've taken to start healing from the past?