Trauma, Trust, and the Path to Wholeness with Ramona Kossowan

In this episode of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim and Louise sit down with Ramona Kossowan, founder of Ramona K Coaching, to explore how we can release trauma, reconnect with our intuition, and step into empowerment during life’s transitions.

From navigating the fear of letting go to building safety within our bodies, Ramona shares her expertise as a gentle trauma release practitioner and empowerment coach. Together, we discuss the profound process of healing, embracing discomfort, and cultivating the courage to rebuild a life that truly aligns with our inner selves.

We explore how slowing down, building self-trust, and playing with possibilities can unlock profound transformation.

"Empowerment is about choice—how you show up, respond, and create a vision for yourself." – Ramona Kossowan

Key Takeaways

• Empowerment is Choice: True empowerment means embracing the ability to make choices that align with your values, intuition, and authenticity.
• Healing Happens in Phases: Transitions start with an ending and require time in the “neutral zone” before stepping into the new. Don’t rush the process.
• Feel Safe in Your Body: Releasing trauma and rebuilding trust with yourself begins by reconnecting with your body and addressing its needs.
• Metaphors as Tools: Use metaphors like renovations, stew-making, or even building a plane mid-flight to understand your healing and growth journey.
• Nurturing the Inner Child: Treat yourself with the same compassion, care, and encouragement you would a toddler learning something new.

Key Moments

[00:00] Celebrating the power of release

[07:24] What it means to feel safe in your body

[09:45] Defining empowerment through choice

[12:29] The conflict of letting go and feeling empty

[19:11] The healing phase: Embracing the middle ground

[27:33] Playing with possibilities and self-trust

[35:42] Building a safe space for intuition to flourish

[41:10] Taking ownership of your well-being

Connect with Ramona Kossowan

• Website: ramonakcoaching.com
• Follow her on social media for more insights, videos, and updates on upcoming programs.

Resources Mentioned

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
• Power vs. Force by David Hawkins
• Transitions by William Bridges

Let us know which metaphor resonated with you most! Are you cooking up something new, jumping off a cliff, or building your plane mid-flight? Drop us a message or connect with us on social media.

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