Resilient Butterfly
Resilient Butterfly is a heartfelt podcast dedicated to celebrating the strength of survivors and the extraordinary power of transformation, healing, and growth. Hosted by Pam Feinberg-Rivkin—a seasoned nurse, founder of Feinberg Consulting, and compassionate advocate with decades of experience—this podcast dives deep into life's messiest challenges: relationships, family dynamics, mental health, addiction, and more.
Each episode features inspiring stories of resilience, expert insights, and meaningful conversations that remind us we are not perfect—nor are we meant to be. Pam invites you to explore the journeys of those who have faced life's darkest moments and emerged with newfound hope, dignity, and purpose.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration, validation, or tools to navigate your own path, Resilient Butterfly offers a space for connection and empowerment. Together, let’s embrace the mess, honor the struggle, and celebrate the breakthroughs.
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Resilient Butterfly
Ep. 24 - How Trauma Shapes Us and How We Heal with Ryan Soave
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In this episode of Resilient Butterfly, we sit down with trauma therapist Ryan Soave to explore how trauma shows up in our lives, even when we do not recognize it. We talk about the difference between stress and trauma, why childhood patterns follow us into adulthood, and how recovery often begins with understanding rather than blame. Ryan shares how his own healing led him into this work and why emotional vulnerability matters, especially for men who have been taught to hide it.
We also talk about why relapse is often tied to unresolved trauma, how treatment needs to be based on individual needs rather than a preset timeline, and why spirituality and creativity play such powerful roles in long term healing. Ryan opens up about the transformations he has witnessed over the years and how people can move from deep pain into lives filled with meaning, family, connection, and service.
Whether you are navigating your own healing or supporting someone you love, this conversation offers grounded insight, compassion, and hope.
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