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From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
This podcast is designed to help overcommitted women, physicians, and
professionals move from being reactionary—often feeling anger and
resentment—to becoming more intentional and responsive. The goal is to
help you enjoy life while still getting everything that needs to be done,
done.
In this show, we’ll dive deep into how to shift from reacting to responding
when it comes to anger, while recognizing that the first step to making a change is building our awareness. I’ll also share practical tips on how to say "yes" only to what truly matters to you and create a calendaring system that works—one that honors your commitments to both yourself and others.
As a retired pediatrician, the co-founder of Virginia iSpine Physicians, and
a trauma informed certified mindset coach I have navigated multiple career transitions in life and am still evolving as I apply these concepts in other areas with grace and vulnerability. I want to share what I have learned over the years so that you can start to create more peace in your day to day life,
as you begin to shift from reaction to response.
From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
Ep 06: We've All Experienced Trauma
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How do our past experiences shape our responses, especially when it comes to anger? Often, we think of trauma as something catastrophic—a “big T” trauma. But the truth is, those smaller, less obvious events, the “little t” traumas, can also profoundly impact how we navigate our emotions and reactions, particularly anger.
In this episode, we’ll explore the Stress—> Trauma continuum, breaking down how different types of trauma—Primary, Secondary, and Vicarious—can trigger anger. I’ll share my own experiences of identifying and understanding my traumas and how they’ve influenced my responses in various situations. We’ll also touch on generational trauma and how unresolved experiences can be passed down through generations, impacting us in ways we may not even be aware of.
As you listen, I encourage you to extend grace to yourself. Doing this work can be challenging, as it may bring up tough memories, thoughts, or emotions. Approach this exploration with compassion and kindness toward yourself.
“Trauma is anything that happens too much, too fast, too soon, too long, coupled with not enough of what should have happened that is resourcing.” - Resmaa Menakem
What You’ll Learn:
- Expand your definition of trauma and learn how both big and small traumas shape your emotional responses.
- Identify different types of trauma and understand the distinctions between Primary, Secondary, and Vicarious trauma.
- Recognize the importance of self-care and see why acknowledging your trauma is essential, especially if you support others.
- Understand trauma’s impact on your reactions and discover how trauma affects your capacity to respond mindfully under stress.
Featured:
- Learn about Arpita's next Circle of Six Small Group Coaching Cohort HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma's programs with Thought Work, MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
- Transforming Your Anger From Reaction to Response Online Self Study Course with Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma.
