Canaries in the Coal Mine
Welcome to Canaries in the Coal Mine — a podcast for people who notice deeply, tell the truth, and are breaking patterns they didn’t choose.
I’m Shannon — a former party girl turned cycle-breaker, trauma survivor, boundary-setter, and fellow feel-everything human. I know what it’s like to grow up reading the room, managing emotions that weren’t yours, and learning to doubt your own instincts just to stay connected.
This podcast is for anyone who was raised around addiction, emotional immaturity, narcissism, codependency, or emotional neglect — and grew up feeling “too much,” too sensitive, or somehow wrong.
But here’s the truth:
You’re not broken.
You’re not crazy.
You’re just the canary.
Through thoughtful conversations, grounded tools, and clear language, we talk about emotional patterns, family systems, boundaries that protect, nervous system overload, and what it actually takes to come back to yourself.
Just honest conversation.
If you’ve always noticed what others missed, you’ll feel at home here.
🎙️ New episodes every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET.
Canaries in the Coal Mine
What Is Trauma, Really? (It's Not What You Think)
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Trauma isn’t always what we think.
It doesn’t just come from war zones, accidents, or abuse.
Sometimes, trauma comes quietly—from emotional neglect, disconnection, or growing up without the support you needed.
In this healing deep-dive, we'll gently unpack:
✔️ What trauma really is (it's not the event-it's the body's response)
✔️ The difference between Big "T" and little "t" trauma
✔️ How emotional neglect and ongoing stress impact your nervous system
✔️ Common trauma responses like fawn, freeze, hyper-independence, and minimization
✔️ 5 Grounding Truths to help healing
We're pulling insight from trusted trauma experts like Dr. Gabor Maté, Pete Walker, Glennon Doyle, Melody Beattie, and Dr. Bessel van der Kolk-along with real-world experiences that will help you feel seen, not pathologized.
Because if you've been asking "What's wrong with me?" for years…
It might be time to ask: "What happened to me?"
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✨ FREE DOWNLOADS for Sensitive Souls
📝 NEW! What Counts as Trauma (And Why You're Not Crazy)
👉 https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/7p5rqdzs20
📘 Free Boundary Worksheet to complement the boundary episode
👉 https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/9fm4dggzsl
🛟 The Canary's Survival Guide – 7 Tools for Sensitive Souls
👉 https://mailchi.mp/7d6d2342bb0b/the-canarys-survival-guide
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📧 Email: shannon@thecanariesinthecoalmine.com
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🎧 Prefer to Listen? New Podcast Episodes Every Monday at 6 AM:
🎙 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/canaries-in-the-coal-mine/id1806861012
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⚠️ Disclaimer:
I am not a licensed therapist. This content is for educational purposes only. Please consult a licensed mental health professional if you need additional support.
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